Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayyar passed away today at a private hospital

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayyar passed away here today, a member of his family said. He was 95.

Nayyar died at around 12.30 AM at a private hospital, his elder son Sudhir Nayyar said. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Expressing condolence on his death, PM Modi tweeted that Nayar was an intellectual giant of our times.

Kuldip Nayar was an intellectual giant of our times. Frank and fearless in his views, his work spanned across many decades. His strong stand against the Emergency, public service and commitment to a better India will always be remembered. Saddened by his demise. My condolences.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2018

Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai tweeted Nayar was an inspiration to several generations.

A journalist and editor who was an inspiration to several generations, who was committed to peace and democracy, who resisted all forms of authoritarian tendencies, and challenged the sword with the pen, Kuldip Nayar is no more.. RIP

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 23, 2018

His last rites will be performed at Lodhi crematorium.

(With inputs from PTI)