Former Rajya Sabha MP and senior journalist Chandan Mitra, 65 passed away on Wednesday night in Delhi.
His son Kushan Mitra confirmed the death on Thursday morning. “Since it is already out there; Dad passed away late last night. He had been suffering for a while,” he tweeted.
Mitra, who was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha from August 2003 to 2009, had resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on July 18, 2018. He then joined the All-India Trinamool Congress.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “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
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was sad to hear about Mitra’s death. Mitra was a commentator on life and society. “His death is a great loss for the world of journalism,” Banerjee said in a message.
Saddened by the demise of Shri Chandan Mitra.
He will be remembered for his contribution to the world of journalism and politics. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) September 2, 2021
BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta expressed his condolences for his close friend. “I lost my closest friend–editor of Pioneer & former MP Chandan Mitra–this morning. We were together as students of La Martiniere & went on to St Stephen’s & Oxford. We joined journalism at the same time & shared the excitement of Ayodhya & the saffron wave,” Dasgupta tweeted. “I am posting a photograph of Chandan Mitra and me together during a school trip in 1972. Be happy my dear friend wherever you are. Om Shanti,” he added.
I am posting a photograph of Chandan Mitra and me together during a school trip in 1972. Be happy my dear friend wherever you are. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/58vMvU6Wa9
— Swapan Dasgupta (@swapan55) September 2, 2021
