New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran journalist M.L. Kotru, calling it an “irreparable loss” to Indian journalism.
In a condolence message addressed to Kotru Krishna, the Prime Minister said he received the news with “grief and sadness.”
PM Modi described Kotru as a “renowned journalist” and a “mentor to many generations of scribes,” who upheld the principles of integrity, clarity of vision, and depth of thought throughout his illustrious career.
“He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire one and all,” the Prime Minister noted, adding that while he will be deeply missed by family, friends, and well-wishers, his presence will forever remain in their hearts.
The Prime Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wished them strength and fortitude to endure the loss.
“Om Shanti,” PM Modi concluded.
M.L. Kotru passed away on September 26. He was widely respected for his contributions to Indian journalism and public discourse.
Kotru, a towering figure in Indian journalism, had a long and distinguished career spanning several decades. He was associated with various media organisations and wrote extensively for publications in Kashmir, his native region.
Widely regarded as a mentor to generations of journalists, Kotru was one of the oldest members of the Press Club of India and served as its Secretary-General.
His contributions to journalism were recognised early in his career when he received the prestigious Watumull Award in 1959 for his evocative series “The Other Side”.
Known for his incisive analysis and deep understanding of international affairs, Kotru served for many years as the Diplomatic Correspondent.
–IANS
dan/
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by BhaskarLive.in and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of BhaskarLive.in We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, BhaskarLive.in takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
