Senior journalist, former MP Ashwini Chopra passes away

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 h been mitted to Medanta Hospital about three weeks ago. He passed away in afteron, sources said.

media baron-turned journalist was elected as an MP from Karnal, Haryana, in 2014. He was editor of Punjab Kesari, Delhi.

Popularly kwn as 'Minna', he was a promising cricketer in his youth. Chopra leaves behind his wife and three children.

Haryana Chief Minister Mahar Lal Khattar, Congress president Sonia Gandhi condoled passing away of former parliamentarian.

"Learnt about s demise of former BJP MP from Karnal and Editor of Punjab Kesari, Delhi, Ashwini Chopra," Khattar tweeted. "Your life as an able politician and a successful journalist will continue to guide us all."

In her condolence mess, Gandhi said Chopra's long and distinguished innings as an editor, and also as a social worker and MP shall be long remembered.

Congress leer said Chopra's friendship cut across political boundaries and he was kwn for his forthright views on most issues undeterred by Opposition he faced.

(Im Source: Twitter)