Dasmunsi condoles Sham Lal's death

New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs P R Dasmunsi today expressed grief over the death of renowned journalist Sham Lal.

"I am deeply pained to learn about the sudden demise of veteran journalist Shri Sham Lal. He was a thorough professional who would never compromise on the quality of his 'report' and was highly respected for his upright writing,'' Mr Dasmunsi said in a message.

He said Mr Lal was widely read and incredibly lucid, and had a deep understanding of a wide range of subjects varying from politics to education to neo-liberalism.

''His sterling qualities of heart, endeared him to all who came in contact with him. His demise is a great loss for the country.

I express my heartfelt condolences to all the members of the bereaved family, and pray that the departed soul may rest in peace in Heaven,'' said the Minister.

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