Chandan Mitra, former MP and editor, no more
Former Rajya Sabha MP and journalist, Chandan Mitra, passed away late on Wednesday night at the age of 65, his son tweeted.
“Since it is already out there; Dad passed away late last night. He had been suffering for a while,” Kushan Mitra wrote on his Twitter handle.
Chandan Mitra was the managing director of Delhi-based English daily, The Pioneer, before he resigned in June this year. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the former BJP leader. “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,” tweeted Modi.
Deeply saddened by this news. Chandan was my campaign manager in my successful race to be President of the St Stephen’s College Union Society, served in my Cabinet & succeeded me. We remained in touch over the years, ironically till I returned to Delhi& politics separated us. RIP https://t.co/3jCtJqVzJk
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 2, 2021
Mitra was nominated to the Rajya Sabha for the first time in 2003. In 2010, BJP nominated him again, this time from Madhya Pradesh. In 2018, he quit BJP and joined the Trinamool Congress, saying he wants to work for the “welfare of the state (West Bengal).”
Very sorry to hear abt d demise of former MP n senior journalist Sh Chandan Mitra. He was a good friend. Served on d India Foundation Board for many years until his health forced him to withdraw from public activism. Condolences to @kushanmitra n other near and dear. On Shantih pic.twitter.com/dHvHNjrgt8
— Ram Madhav (@rammadhav_) September 2, 2021
He went to La Martiniere School in Calcutta and then attended St Stephen’s in Delhi. From there, he went to Oxford University for his higher studies.
Chandan Mitra’s demise is a painful reminder how Delhi belongs to none. Great mentor, scholar editor n a warm person had once the vintage position to witness national political theatre.He was forgotten by all.He died in care of his loving wife.Sigh! You brute Delhi. RIP, Chandan. pic.twitter.com/LijePsnloZ
— Sheela Bhatt शीला भट्ट (@sheela2010) September 2, 2021
