New Delhi: Senior journalist and Indian Express national bureau chief Ravish Tiwari breathed his last on Friday night.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the senior journalist's demise.
“For Ravish Tiwari, journalism was a passion, and he chose it over lucrative professions. He had an enviable knack for reporting and incisive commentary. His sudden and shocking demise silences a distinct voice in news media. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues,” the President of India’s office tweeted.
Prime Minister Modi on his part expressed deep grief over Tiwari’s demise and said he was “insightful” and “humble”.
“Destiny has taken away Ravish Tiwari too soon. A bright career in the media world comes to an end. I would enjoy reading his reports and would also periodically interact with him. He was insightful and humble. Condolences to his family and many friends. Om Shanti,” he tweeted.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also expressed grief over the senior journalist's “untimely demise”.
“The untimely demise of senior journalist Ravish Tiwari is extremely saddening. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues from the newsroom. May God bless his soul,” he wrote on the micro-blogging platform.
The news of Tiwari’s demise was shared by his friend and senior journalist Vikas Bhadauria.
“Profound journalist, a great human being and my dearest friend, Ravish Tiwari, passed away last (Friday) night. Last rites will be performed at Sector-20, Gurgaon 3.30 PM today. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,” he tweeted.