Saddened to know about the passing away of senior journalist & former Rajya Sabha MP Chandan Mitra ji. I fondly remember my old association with him. May Almighty grant strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss and grant eternal peace to the departed soul - Amarinder Singh
My dear friend Chandan Mitra, editor of The Pioneer, is no more. May happiness travel with him to the other side. Till we meet again, memories will remain - Kanchan Gupta
Anguished by the passing away Sh Chandan Mitra Ji. An immensely respected Editor, who led the @TheDailyPioneer & served as a Member of Parliament. His vast experience & insightful understanding of issues always gave readers a new perspective. A huge loss for journalism - Anurag Thakur
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of senior journalist & former parliamentarian Dr Chandan Mitra Ji. He will be deeply missed by his friends & admirers. I offer my sincerest condolences to his family. Om Shanti! - Hardeep Singh Puri
Too soon to go dear Chandan Mitra. You will be sharp, curious and large-hearted wherever you are. Among the finest reporter-editors of our generation. Never let political choices come in the way of professionalism, friendship or old-fashioned decency - Shekhar Gupta
Very sad to hear about the passing of Chandan Mitra.I knew him from my Calcutta days and hugely admired his talent, his ability to encourage young people and his basic decency as a human being - Vir Sanghvi
Very sad to hear about the passing of Chandan Mitra.I knew him from my Calcutta days and hugely admired his talent, his ability to encourage young people and his basic decency as a human being -Vir Sanghvi
Saddened to hear about the demise of Dr Chandan Mitra. A stalwart in journalism & former Rajya Sabha MP - Ashwini Vaishnaw
Sad to hear about the passing away of Chandan Mitra Former MP Rajya Sabha. We opposed each other on many issues but always with dignity - Sushmita Dev
Chandan Mitra Ji was an exceptionally humble human being. He set new standards in journalism and devoted his life to building The Pioneer into a very respected national daily. I am pained to learn of his demise. His intellect, insights & vibrance shall be missed. My condolences - Himanta Biswa Sarma
I’m shocked and deeply saddened to hear the demise of dear old friend Chandan Mitra Ji, a renowned senior journalist & politician. I’ll always cherish our friendship and all those memorable moments that we had shared for long time. My deepest condolences to his family - Kiren Rijiju
Pained to learn about the demise of former MP and senior journalist Shri Chandan Mitra Ji. He will be remembered for his distinguished career in the field of media and service for people. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of grief. Om Shanti - Jagat Prakash Nadda
Mitra created a distinct identity for himself in the media as well as politics on the basis of his intellect and deep analytical abilities -Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Very saddened to hear of the passing of senior colleague #ChandanMitra. Worked with him when I first joined @timesofindia, Chandan was brilliant and always encouraging, and always up for a joust. His knowledge of @INCIndia was unparalleled. Farewell Chandan. Travel well - Sagarika Ghose
Distressed by the news of the demise of former BJP MP and distinguished journalist, Sh Chandan Mitra ji. His intellect and contribution to the fields of media and politics will be remembered for years to come. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti - Jyotiraditya M Scindia
Devastated to hear about the passing away of Chandan Mitra. Top journalist, affable politician, and such a nice man.... We will miss you, Chandan. Om Shanti - Vikram Chandra
My deepest condolences to the family members of Shri #ChandanMitra ! May the noble Soul Rest in Peace - Abhijit Mukherjee
Saddened to hear about the demise of Former Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Journalist Chandan Mitra. My thoughts and prayers with the Family. May he rest in Peace- Supriya Sule