Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayyar passed away in Delhi on Thursday today, a member of his family said. He was 95. Nayyar, who was also an acclaimed author and human right activist was admitted to the Escorts Hospital hospital in Delhi.
Nayyar died at around 12:30 am at a private hospital, his elder son Sudhir Nayyar said. His last rites will be held on Thursday at 1 pm at Lodhi crematorium in Delhi. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Nayar served as High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom in 1990 and was also a nominated of the Rajya Sabha. He was one of the first journalists who was put in jail when the Emergency was declared.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the journalist’s passing.
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 be remembered. Saddened by his demise. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 23 August 2018
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