Director of the Patrika Group, Milap Kothari passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was the younger son of Rajasthan Patrika founder Karpoor Chandra Kulish and brother of the group's managing director Gulab Chand Kothari.

A number of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, have condoled the demise of Kothari.

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— Rajasthan patrika (@rpbreakingnews) June 18, 2019

My deepest condolences on the demise of Sh. Milap Kothari ji, Director of Patrika group. My thoughts and prayers are with his family members in this hour of grief...may God give them strength to bear this loss. May the departed soul rest in peace.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) June 18, 2019

Anguished by the passing away of Shri Milap Kothari, Director of the Patrika Group. His contribution to the world of media will be remembered. My thoughts are with his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 18, 2019

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