Veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha MP Chandan Mitra dies

New Delhi: Veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha MP Chandan Mitra died at his residence in south Delhi on Wednesday at the age of 65 after a long illness. His son Kushan confirmed the news of his demise by tweeting on Thursday.

Many political leaders and dignitaries, including President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tributes to Mitra, who became famous for his highly accurate political views. Chandan Mitra will always be remembered for his sharp intellect and intuition.

He made a name for himself in both politics and the media. "I am deeply saddened by his death and offer my condolences to his family," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. President Kovinde described Mitra as an exceptional journalist and said that his tenure as an MP had added another dimension to his success.

His insights and understanding of the Hindi-speaking region and its history were extraordinary. His demise has created a vacuum in the world of journalism. "I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends," the president tweeted on his Twitter handle.