Payal Mehta, a senior journalist with CNN-News18, passed away in the early hours of Sunday in Mumbai.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other Union ministers condoled Mehta’s death.
Defence Minister Singh expressed his deep shock and sadness at the news of Mehta’s passing. “She has left us far too soon. Minister for Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his sorrow over the passing of “journalist and dear friend Payal Mehta. “Her dedication to reporting was exemplary. “Had just attended her father’s prayer service a few days ago. Payal used to be as regular as me in Parliament during sessions. She was a true professional journalist. Heartfelt prayers for her departed soul. “She used to meet me whenever I was in New Delhi and always on the field. She will be remembered for her dedication towards journalism.
Payal was an extremely hardworking and dedicated journalist who covered the Parliament beat with great commitment and professionalism,” he said. Expressing grief over Mehta’s death, Congress President Kharge said she was a hardworking and diligent journalist who had a keen understanding of public affairs. Om Shanti,” he said. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said he was deeply shocked by the news of Mehta’s passing. Om Shanti,” Rijiju said. Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis said he was deeply pained to know about the sudden demise of the “very hardworking” journalist. My deepest condolences to her family and friends,” he said.
Assam Chief Minister Sarma expressed his sadness upon hearing of Mehta’s passing. “I have known her for a long time. She was full of life and brought an infectious energy to everything she did.
Yet for all her dedication to her work, what stood out most was how deeply she valued her relationships,” he said.
