Veteran journalist MV Kamath passes away

Veteren journalist and former chairman of Prasar Bharati MV Kamath passed away on Thursday in Manipal in Karnataka.

Kamath, 94, in hospital for the past few days, breathed his last at around 6.30 am on Thursday.

Many renowed personalities expressed their condolences on his death on the micro-blogging site Twitter:

Deeply saddened to know of journalist MV Kamath's demise today. He was a leading nationalist voice known for his alternative perspective.

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) October 9, 2014

So deeply sad to know that #MVKamath, Bhishm Pitamah of Indian journalism, died this morning. He was young at 94! Gentlest of human beings.

— Sudheendra Kulkarni (@SudheenKulkarni) October 9, 2014

Sad to hear of the demise of author & journalist MV Kamath. Been a pleasure to read some of his books on varied topics & personalities. RIP.

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 9, 2014

Senior journalist, former editor and a Modi biographer MV Kamath passes away. RIP.

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) October 9, 2014