Journalist Gajendra Singh Negi of The Pioneer, Dehradun was bereaved following the untimely demise of his father Rajendra Singh Negi, an eminent educationist, in Dehradun on Thursday. He was cremated in Haridwar on Friday. Chief Minister Harish Rawat expressed his condolence at the untimely demise of the academic. Praying for peace to the departed soul, the Chief Minister also wished for strength to the bereaved family to face the loss.
Born on October 16, 1947, Rajendra Singh Negi did his early schooling from the village school, passing class X from Central School, lansdowne in Pauri district. He also stood first in class VIII board higher education from Dungar College Bikaner and Government College Ajmer in Rajasthan. After completing his education, he worked as a Zoology professor in various government colleges of Rajasthan and also at the Bikaner University of Rajasthan in various capacities before retiring as the principal of the government post- graduate college, Sirohi in Rajasthan.
Known to be an eminent academician, scholar and avid nature lover, he was also a renowned entomologist. He is survived by his wife Kanta Negi, son G S Negi and daughters Anju and Shailja.