New Delhi / AMN
India’s veteran journalist and commentator Inder Malhotra, passed away today at the age of 86. Son Anil Revri said that his father was was admitted to a hospital last month and breathed his last at 2:55 PM today following a cardiac arrest.
Malhotra was Editor of The Times of India, New Delhi from 1978-86. Before that he worked for The Statesman for 15 years, first as the Political Correspondent and Chief of the Bureau and then as Deputy Editor.
In his later years, Malhotra turned a columnist for various publications and offered deep insights into India’s political history through his writings, most notably through his column ‘Rear View’.
President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari condoled the demise of Malhotra, one of the finest journalists of contemporary times.
“In his death, the nation has lost a veteran journalist who served as a role model for others in the profession,” said Mukherjee.
As the news of his death came, intellectuals, journalists and political leaders took to social media to express their condolences.
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury tweeted, “Sad to hear of the passing away of veteran journalist Inder Malhotra.
He was insightful & an encyclopaedia of political events.
Shekhar Gupta @ShekharGupta
Sad loss Inder Malhotra, among finest of a golden generation of editors & most big-hearted by far. RIP and gratitude for all you taught me