Senior Journalist Shesh Narain dies due to Coronavirus disease

Senior journalist Shesh Narain Singh passed away due to the coronavirus disease on Friday. He was undergoing treatment for the disease at a hospital in Noida.

His condition was improving during the treatment and he was treated with the plasma therapy a few days ago, but his health suddenly worsened in the early hours of Friday.

Narain Singh was originally from Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh. He was contributing in Hindi journalism for the last several years.

A columnist, political commentator and an expert on foreign policy, Shesh Narain Singh had a career spanning over two decades.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the members of Shesh Narain Singh's family and said that he would be remembered for his significant contribution to the journalism world.

"The demise of senior journalist Sesha Narain Singh ji is very sad. He will always be known for his significant contribution to the journalism world. My condolences to his family in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!" PM Modi tweeted.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted,

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief over his demise and tweeted and paid tribute.