Madhav Gadkari passes away

Mumbai, June 1 (UNI) Veteran journalist Madhav Gadkari passed away at a Pune hospital early this morning due to ventricular failure.

He was 78 and is survived by his wife and three married daughters.

Gadkari had been admitted to a Mumbai hospital a few days back after he had low blood pressure. He was shifted to a Pune hospital for special care under his doctor son-in-law yesterday, according to family sources.

He died at around 07:15 hours due to ventricular failure.

Gadkari, whose column ''Chaufer'' was immensely popular, had started his career with Akashwani, Delhi.

During his illustrious career in journalism, he served as editor of ''Gomantak'', ''Sakal'' and ''Loksatta''.

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