Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM condoles death of Shri Krishan Kumar

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has expressed deep sorrow on the demise of veteran journalist, Shri Krishan Kumar, here today.

In a message, Dr. Singh said that Shri Krishan Kumar was among the pioneering influences that shaped the contours of journalistic traditions in independent India. His incisive and objective reporting on strategic, defence and Parliament related issues conformed to the highest values of journalistic ethics and excellence. He rendered yeomen service as the founder editor of India's first defence journal 'Vikrant' and also as a distinguished parliamentary correspondent, the Prime Minister added.