By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: BJP National VP in Charge of Assam and Delhi, Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda along with Jindal Steel and Power Limited Chairman, Naveen Jindal on Thursday morning joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condole the death of The Pioneer ,, Editor in Chief and former MP, Dr Chandan Mitra, who passed away.
Chandan Mitra, editor-politician who had been ailing for some time, passed away late last night, tweeted his son. He was 65.”Since it is already out there; Dad passed away late last night. He had been suffering for a while,” tweeted his son Kushan Mitra.Since it is already out there; Dad passed away late last night. He had been suffering for a while. A former Rajya Sabha MP, Chandan Mitra resigned as printer and publisher of The Pioneer – an English daily – in June this year.
“Shri Chandan Mitra Ji will be remembered for his intellect and insights. He distinguished himself in the world of media as well as politics. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted @narendramodi.
“Saddened to hear of the passing of Chandan Mitra, senior journalist, publisher & politician. We had interacted frequently in parliament & outside, & even worked together on certain initiatives in the first decade of this century. Deepest condolences to his family. Om ShantiFolded handsFolded handsFolded hands,” BJP National VP Baijayant Jay Panda tweeted @PandaJay.
“Sad to hear of the demise of former MP and veteran journalist Shri Chandan Mitra. He was a kind person and a hub of Knowldge. My condolences to his family, colleagues and loved ones. May his soul attain sadgati. Om ShantiFolded hands,” JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal tweeted @MPNaveenJindal.
