NDTV veteran Kamal Khan dies; ‘Major loss to journalism,’ say leaders
New Delhi:
NDTV’s Kamal Khan, a veteran and award-winning journalist known for his insights into Uttar Pradesh politics and elegant language, passed away at his home in Lucknow this morning from a heart attack.
Kamal has been with NDTV for over three decades.
He will be remembered as a legendary reporter for his work that stands out for his acumen and integrity, as well as for his way of delivering difficult truths with poetic ingenuity.
As a messenger, Kamal is the epitome of poise and professionalism, and his language is renowned for its trademark elegance, a draw in its own right.
Most of all, he is a wonderful and generous human being who has only kind words and unlimited time for anyone who meets him.
We at NDTV and all who knew him are deeply saddened by this colossal loss and regret that we share his final report – of previous senior BJP MLA exits. UP Council elections.
His passing was covered by fellow reporters who trusted him, and by the political leaders his articles covered and preserved.
“Yogi Adityanathji Condolences on the death of veteran journalist Kamal Khan. Praying for the soul of the deceased to pass away in peace, the Minister sympathizes with the bereaved “- a statement from the UP Minister’s Office said.
“The Departure of Kamal Khanji, who emerged as a serious voice of the press, what a pity! His profound voice of truth will always live on… My sincere gratitude! “Leader of the Samajwadi Party and former UP Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
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– Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) January 14, 2022
“Shocked to hear that veteran journalist Kamal Khan has passed awayji. I met him just a few days ago and we discussed many things. He kept to himself the values of truth and public interest in journalism. My deepest condolences to his family members“- Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
वरिष्ठ पत्रकार श्री ाल खान जी के के केकेन की खबर सुनकर स्तक्ध हूं. कुछ दिनों पहले ही उनि मुलाकात के दौरान ढेर सारी बातें हुई थीं. उन्होंने पत्रकारिता में सच्चाई व जनहित जैसे मूल्यों कोा रखा.
श्री कमाल खान जी के परिजनों के प्रिने मेरी गहरी शोक संवेदनाएं.
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– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) January 14, 2022
“The news of Kamal Khan’s death is very sad. He is a well-respected and good journalist. My condolences to his loved ones” – her brother, MP Rahul Gandhi, Lok Sabha.
“The news of the sudden passing of renowned TV journalist Kamal Khan, linked to NDTV, is a very sad loss for journalism. – Former UP Minister Mayawati.
एनडीटीवी से जुड़े प्रतिष्ठित व जाने-माने टीवी पत्रकार कमाल ख़ान की अचानक ही निधन के ख़बर अति-दुःखद तथा पत्रकारिता जगत की अपूर्णीय क्षति उनके परिवार व उनके सभी चाहने वालों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदना. ,
– Mayawati (@Mayawati) January 14, 2022
It is very sad. The sudden death of famous journalist Kamal Khanji is a great loss to the world press. I pray to God to give his family the strength to bear this loss. My humble tribute…” — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
, मशहूर पत्रकार कमाल ख़ान जीा आकस्मिक निधन पत्रकारिता जगत केके एक बड़ी क्षति है. ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि उनके परिवार को ये दुख सहने की शक्ति दें.
???? https://t.co/Gv79wZftAd– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 14, 2022
“Received sad news of the untimely death of senior journalist Kamal Khanji. His departure has caused irreparable damage to the fourth pillar of democracy. May God grant peace to the souls of the deceased and strength for the bereaved to bear this pain.” – Premier of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren.
वरिष्ठ पत्रकार कमाल खान जीजी असामयिक निधन का दुःखद समाचार मिला. उनके चले जाने से लोकतित्र के चौथे चौथे्ते को अपूरणीय क्षते हुई है.
परमात्मा दिवगंत्मा को शांति प्रदान कर शोकशोकतम्त परिवार कोको दुःख घड़ी सहन करने की शक्ति दे.– Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) January 14, 2022
“Received sad news of the sad passing of veteran and famous journalist Kamal Khan. My condolences to the family. May God give him a footing and strength to his family. She bears this pain” – former Madhya Pradesh Minister Kamal Nath.
वरिष्ठ व प्रसिद्ध पत्रकार श्री ाल खान के दुखद दुखद दुखदा समाचार प्राप्त हुआ.
परिवार के प्रते मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ.
ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्रीचरणो में स्थान व पीछे परिजनो को यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करे.
– Kamal Nath (@OfficeOfKNath) January 14, 2022
“We belong to Him and we return to Him. The passing of veteran journalist Kamal Khanji is grieving and leaving a huge void. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, admirers and colleagues. May God give them strength to bear this irreparable loss” – Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
We belong to him, and we return to him.
The passing of veteran journalist Sh Kamal Khan Ji is deeply saddened and leaves a huge void. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, admirers and colleagues.
May God give them the strength to bear the irreparable loss. pic.twitter.com/Ttwlwg5IiM– Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) January 14, 2022
“Very sad to hear of the passing of prominent journalist Kamal Khanji… My deepest condolences. May God grant peace to the souls of the deceased and strength for the bereaved to bear this loss” – Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
, ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि वेवेत आत्मा को शान्ति प्रदान करें एवं शोक शोकतम्त परिजनों को यह आघात सहने की की्ति दे
– Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) January 14, 2022
“Shocked by the news of Kamal Khan’s death saheb, a great journalist (and) a great human being. May God give strength to his family and friends to bear this great pain” – Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
जबर्दस्त पत्रकार, शानदार इन्सान, कमाल खान साहब के इन्तक़ाल की ख़बर से स्तब्ध हूँ, खुदा उनके परिवार, मित्रों को इस अपार दुख को सहने की ताक़त दे, खिराज-ए-
, ???????? pic.twitter.com/ZaCRkbziEp– Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (@naqvimukhtar) January 14, 2022
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of an old friend and journalist Kamal Khan saheb. Many of my conversations with him were refreshing. There is poetry in his narrative… with a lightness that is nothing short of truth. Will remember “Kamal Khan from Lucknow, for NDTV India”, – former Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Raj Babbar MPs.
अभिन्न्र औरम्ठ औत्रिषार कमाल ख़ान साहब केकेतक़ाल की ख़बर से मर्माहत हूँ. उनसे हुई कई मुलाक़ातें एकदम से से ताज़ा हो गईं. – – ‘लखनऊ , NDTV ‘। s pic.twitter.com/IEHT7Rf8wT
– Raj Babbar (@ RajBabbar23) January 14, 2022
“Extremely saddened by the passing of veteran journalist Kamal Khanji. May Almighty bestow him with the highest position in Jannah. Strength and condolences to the family” – Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik.
Extremely saddened by the passing of veteran journalist Kamal Khan Ji. May the Almighty grant him the highest rank in Jannah. Please send my condolences to the family.@ndtvpic.twitter.com/wXLr0Chjii
– Nawab Malik اب لک (@nawabmalikncp) January 14, 2022
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