The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed his sincere condolences on the passing away of Shri Barun Sengupta, a distinguished journalist and the Founding Editor of Bartman. Describing Mr. Sengupta as a gifted writer, a perceptive analyst and a patriotic Indian, the Prime Minister said that in the passing of Mr. Sengupta, Indian Journalism has lost a gifted and dedicated journalist. The Prime Minister conveys his sincere condolences to all his readers, admirers, friends and family.