New Delhi: Chandan Mitra who had been unwell for some time died at 65. Mitra had served the country as a Rajya Sabha member also. A two-time Rajya Sabha MP, Chandan Mitra resigned as printer and publisher of The Pioneer newspaper in June.
On the demise of Chandan Mitra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that “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.”
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 2, 2021
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu called Chandan Mitra’s death “a personal loss”.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of former Rajya Sabha Member & veteran journalist, Shri Chandan Mitra. He was an erudite &highly respected journalist and parliamentarian. His death is a personal loss to me. Om Shanti!” tweeted Naidu.
Many political leaders and seniors journalists are paying tribute to him.
Trim Media also pays tribute to the senior journalist Chanda Mitra – printer and publisher of The Pioneer newspaper.