Breaking News
Maharashtra: Nearly 50 leopards in Junnar to be sterilised
Dating app scam: Accused sent to judicial custody
Mumbai: Gokhale bridge second girder finally launched, lowering to begin soon
Mumbai: Eid procession shifted to ensure peaceful Ganesh festivities
Ganeshotsav 2024: 10 lakh travelled to Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi
shot-button
HMPV HMPV
Home > News > India News > Article > Rajnath Singh passes away body donated to KGM

Rajnath Singh passes away; body donated to KGM

Updated on: 13 June,2019 03:54 PM IST  |  Uttar Pradesh
mid-day online desk |

Top

Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP and senior journalist Rajnath Singh 'Surya' died on Thursday morning

Rajnath Singh passes away; body donated to KGM

Representational image

Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP and senior journalist Rajnath Singh 'Surya' died on Thursday morning. Singh, 82, passed away at his Gomtinagar residence, sources close to the family said. He was suffering from age-related issues. His son Sunil Singh said, "My father's body will be donated to King George Medical University in Lucknow."

Singh is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. He was born in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on May 8, 1937. Singh became a Rajya Sabha MP in November 1996, and retired in November 2002. He completed his MA from Gorakhpur University in 1960. While acquainted with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since his childhood days, Singh came in contact with the then 'praant pracharak' of the Sangh, Bhaurao Devras years later and subsequently became a 'pracharak' himself.



Singh started his journalism career with the Hindusthan Samachar, a multi-lingual news agency based in Lucknow. Later, he became the bureau chief of Aaj newspaper. In 1988, he joined Dainik Jagran as assistant editor. Singh also served as the editor of Swatantra Bharat newspaper. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over Singh's death, calling it a void in journalism which would be difficult to fill.


"Rajnathji was a colossus in journalism and it is a great loss for the state and country," Adityanath said. Speaker of UP Legislative Assembly Hriday Narayan Dixit, UP BJP chief and Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey and BJP's general secretary (organisation), UP, Sunil Bansal also expressed grief over Singh's passing.

Top stories of the day

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Did you find this article helpful?

Yes
No

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

Help us improve further by providing more detailed feedback and stand a chance to win a 3-month e-paper subscription! Click Here

Note: Winners will be selected via a lucky draw.

lucknow national news yogi adityanath uttar pradesh Rajya Sabha

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK