Chairman of the Dainik Bhaskar Group Ramesh Chandra Agarwal passed away on Wednesday at the age of 73. Governor Om Prakash Kohli, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, his Cabinet colleagues and other leaders of the State have expressed deep sorrow over his demise.
Governor Kohli in his message said that Agarwal’s death is an irreparable loss to the world of journalism and business. The late Agarwal was a sensitive, hard working and sociable person. He rendered journalism a new direction and took it to great heights besides developing the newspaper as per the reader’s expectations.
Governor Kohli prayed to almighty to give strength to the family of the deceased and peace to the departed soul.
Chouhan said that the late Agarwal was connected with the powerful principles and values of journalism. He has given valuable contribution in helping Hindi journalism flourish. Chouhan said that with his death, the state has lost a hard working journalist, social worker and a performer. The Chief Minister prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
MP Assembly Speaker Sitasaran Sharma and deputy speaker Rajendra Kumar Singh have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Agarwal and paid emotional tributes to the departed soul. Sharma and Singh prayed to the Almighty to grant strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss and peace to the departed soul.
Commerce-Industry, Employment and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla expressed deep sorrow at the demise of Agarwal. Shukla prayed to the Almighty to grant strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss and peace to the departed soul.
Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya and School Education Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah expressed sorrow at the demise of Agarwal. In their message the ministers said that his death was a deep loss to Hindi Journalism. Malaiya and School Education Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Minister of State (independent charge) for Culture Surendra Patwa has expressed grief on the death of Agarwal. Patwa termed the death of Agarwal an irredeemable loss to the world of journalism.
Minister of State (independent charge) for Micro, Small and Medium Industries Sanjay Pathak also expressed sorrow at the passing away of Agarwal. Pathak said that Agarwal has always played an active role for social welfare.
Minister of State for Cooperatives, Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief (independent charge) and Panchayat and Rural Development Vishwas Sarang also expressed grief on the death of Agarwal. Sarang said that his death is an irreparable loss to the field of journalism and social service sector. Sarang prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the aggrieved family to bear the loss.