Published 17:54 IST, January 18th 2020
PM Modi pays tribute to late journalist and parliamentarian Ashwini Kumar Chopra
PM Modi took to the microblogging website Twitter and paid his tributed to the late journalist and parliamentarian, Ashwini Kumar Chopra after he passed away.
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PM Modi on Saturday took to the microblogging website Twitter and paid his tributed to the late journalist and parliamentarian Ashwini Kumar Chopra after he passed away. PM Modi said that Chopra will be remembered for his immense contribution to the media industry. He lauded Chopra for his welfare work in the public interest.
Ashwini Kumar Chopra passes away
The senior journalist and former BJP MP Ashwini Chopra passed away at a private hospital in Gurgaon on Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was 63. Chopra was suffering from 'terminal cancer' and had been admitted to the Medanta Hospital about three weeks ago. He passed away in the afternoon.
The media baron-turned journalist was elected as an MP from Karnal, Haryana, in 2014. He was the editor of Hindi daily. Popularly known as 'Minna', he was a promising cricketer in his youth. Chopra leaves behind his wife and three children. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Congress president Sonia Gandhi condoled the passing away of the former parliamentarian.
Haryana CM condoles Chopra's death
Sonia Gandhi on Chopra's death
In her condolence message, Gandhi said Chopra's long and distinguished innings as an editor, and also as a social worker and MP shall be long remembered. The Congress leader said Chopra's friendship cut across political boundaries. She also added that he was known for his forthright views on most issues undeterred by the opposition he faced.
Updated 17:54 IST, January 18th 2020