Nayar was true soldier of democracy: Shah

Expressing his deep sadness at the death of veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, BJP president Amit Shah today remembered him as a true soldier of democracy who, he noted, was also a committed social worker, pillar of journalism, deft diplomat and excellent author.

Shah said he was multi-faceted and his death marks the end of an era in journalism.

"This is an irreparable loss to the world of journalism," the BJP chief said in a statement.

"My condolences on the sad demise of veteran journalist & former Rajya Sabha member, Kuldip Nayar ji. I had met him a few months back. He was full of energy and humour. Nayar ji's firm stand against Emergency can never be forgotten. His passing away is a loss to India's journalism," Shah said in tweet.

The BJP chief had met Nayar on June 9 as part of his party's 'Sampark for Samarthan' (contact for support) campaign.