AMN / NEW DELHI
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have condoled the death of veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, remembering his “strong stand” against the Emergency, public service and commitment to a better India.
“Sad to hear of the passing of Kuldip Nayar, veteran editor and writer, diplomat and parliamentarian, and a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency.
His readers will miss him. Condolences to his family and associates,” the President tweeted.
Expressing his condolence, Modi tweeted: “Kuldip Nayar was an intellectual giant of our times. Frank and fearless in his views, his work spanned across many decades.
“His strong stand against the emergency, public service and commitment to a better India will always remembered. Saddened by his demise. My condolences.”
Sad news coming in about the passing away of noted journalist and human rights crusader Mr Kuldip Nayyar.
He will be missed for his fight for press freedom and democratic values in these testing times. A huge loss to the nation https://t.co/rYft4uosc8— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 23, 2018
First, Atalji, now Nayyar Saab, those who seek peace with Pakistan amidst all the violence around us offer hope of a better future. We must stay on the path of lighting a candle amidst the darkness.. RIP #KuldipNayyar
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 23, 2018
True human being who I met in london n spoke about kashmir issue on BBC.He said, "we will find way to come out of this". During his Lahore bus journey, he spoke to Kuldip Nayyar n told him that he want to resolve kashmir n end its sufferings. It was vajpayee's dream.sad
— Nayeema Mehjoor (@nayeema1) August 16, 2018
Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayyar dies at 95.
In this photo from 1988, journalists Kuldip Nayar (left)and Khushwant Singh (second from left) take part in a protest against the Anti-Defamation Bill.#KuldeepNayyar#KuldeepNayar pic.twitter.com/HlwS3LSae8— Haider Sherazi (@ImHaiderSherazi) August 23, 2018