 "PMO public relations officer Jagdish Thakkar passes away: Senior journalist remembered by politicians for 'exceptional intelligence'")
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the Prime Minister’s Office and senior journalist Jagdish Thakkar passed away on Monday. Thakkar, 72, who was unwell for some time, passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his demise, saying he was a wonderful person who loved his work. “Extremely saddened by the demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO. Jagdishbhai was a veteran journalist and I had the pleasure of working with him for years, both in Gujarat and in Delhi. He was known for his simplicity and warm-hearted nature,” the PM tweeted.
Extremely saddened by the demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO. Jagdishbhai was a veteran journalist and I had the pleasure of working with him for years, both in Gujarat and in Delhi. He was known for his simplicity and warm-hearted nature.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2018
He said several journalists would have regularly interacted with Jagdishbhai over the years. He had previously served with many chief ministers of Gujarat.
Several journalists would have regularly interacted with Jagdishbhai over the years. He had previously served with many Chief Ministers of Gujarat. We have lost a wonderful person, who loved his work and did it with utmost diligence. Condolences to his family and well wishers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2018
Other ministers and BJP leaders also condoled Thakkar’s death. Union minister Smriti Irani said that Thakkar was “one of the kindest people” and that he was “not a fair weather friend”. “Jagdish bhai was never quick to judge,” she said, and added, “Lucky to have worked with him. His kindness and guidance will be sorely missed.”
Extremely shocked to hear about the sad demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar — Pro @PMOIndia. One of the kindest persons I have had the honour of working with, Jagdish bhai was never quick to judge & was not a fair weather friend. (1/2)
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 10, 2018
(2/2) Lucky to have worked with him. His kindness & guidance will be sorely missed. My condolences to his loved ones.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 10, 2018
Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan also said that he was “deeply saddened” by Thakkar’s demise.
Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar ji, Prayers for the soul rest in peace. https://t.co/LJeaOAtn8G
— Pon Radhakrishnan (@PonnaarrBJP) December 10, 2018
Dr Mahesh Sharma, Union minister for Culture, said he was “extremely anguished” to hear about Thakkar’s demise.
Extremely anguished to hear about the sad demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, PRO in the @PMOIndia
— Dr. Mahesh Sharma (@dr_maheshsharma) December 10, 2018
A veteran journalist & a warm personality, he will always be remembered for his exceptional intelligence. My condolences to the family in this hour of grief. May his soul RIP.
Press Secretary to the President, Ashok Malik, said “Jagdishbhai was always gracious and affectionate,” adding that, “He was also the quintessential public servant — professional and prompt but self-effacing. Those who knew him will miss him.” With inputs from PTI
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