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RSS ideologue and senior journalist, Madhav Govind Vaidya died Saturday at a private Hospital in Nagpur. He was 97. His last rites will be performed at Ambajhari crematorium in Nagpur.
Dr Manmohan Vaidya, Joint General Secretary of RSS and son of MG Vaidya in a tweet said, “Shri MG Vaidya, my father breathed his last today at 3.35 pm at Nagpur after completing 97 years of active, meaningful and inspiring life. He was a veteran journalist, a Hindutva “Bhashyakar” and active Sangh (RSS) Swayamsevak for 9 decades.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of noted writer and journalist MG Vaidya. Prime Minister in a tweet said, MG Vaidya contributed extensively to the RSS for decades and also worked to strengthen the BJP. Mr Modi also expressed condolences to his family and admirers.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has condoled the demise of M. G. Vaidya.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has condoled the demise of great thinker, ideologue and former Editor of Tarun Bharat M G Vaidya. In a condolence message, the Governor said he was deeply saddened to know about the demise of Vaidya. He said through his insightful writings, Vaidya awakened and enlightened the society on several issues of national and international interest. The Governor further said Vaidya who had served as Editor of Tarun Bharat was instrumental in mentoring several generations of journalists. He added that in his demise, Vidarbha has lost a scholar and ideologue.
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Devendra Fadnavis also expressed grief over the demise of M G Vaidya. Describing Vaidya as one who had a sea of knowledge and a sage-like personality, Fadnavis said that his profound knowledge of Sanskrit language, his ability to explain any complex subject easily, his mastery of Marathi language and grammar was extra-ordinary. He added that a committed Swayamsevak, M G Vaidya dedicated his life to spread the thoughts and ideology of RSS among the people.
Maharashtra BJP state unit chief Chandrakant Patil also expressed sadness over the demise of M G Vaidya.