Noted journalist Y K Rajagopal passed away

Bangalore, Jan 24 (UNI) Veteran Journalist Y K Rajagopal died here today after a prolonged illness.

He was 87 and a bachelor.

Mr Rajagopal had bagged Karnataka Rajyotsava and Media Academy Awards in recognition of his yeoman service for development of Journalism.

Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy condoled death of Mr Rajagopal.

''Mr Rajagopal never compromised in his writing and struggled to upkeep the values of Journalism.'', he added.

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