The Prime Minister has condoled the passing way of veteran journalist Shri Prabhash Joshi. In his condolence message to Smt Usha Joshi the Prime Minister described Shri Joshi as a man of extraordinary intellectual courage and professional integrity.

The Prime Minister's message is as follows :

"I am deeply grieved to learn of the sudden and sad demise of your husband Shri Prabhash Joshi, a veteran journalist of our country.

Shri Joshi was a man of extraordinary intellectual courage and professional integrity. He acquired an iconic status as the founder-editor of the Hindi daily, Jansatta. A whole generation of journalists drew inspiration from him, especially in questioning the current orthodoxy. In. his later years, Shri Joshi worked tirelessly to give voice to the concerns and anxieties of the voiceless and marginalized sections of society. Indian journalism will be so much the poorer for his death.

On this sad occasion, I convey my heart felt condolences to you and other near and dear ones of your husband. I pray for peace of the departed soul."