Condoling the death of veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury said today that "his advocacy of people to people ties with Pakistan was special".
Yechury said that Nayar always vigorously supported democratic rights and civil liberties.
"Champion of our democratic rights, civil liberties and at the forefront of those battles, Kuldip Nayar served India with distinction. His advocacy of people to people ties with Pakistan was special. His presence in current battles would have been a source of strength. Condolences," he tweeted.
The eminent journalist and author, who fought fiercely for press freedom and civil liberties, died here early today. He was 95.
Nayar died around 12.30 am at the Escorts hospital, his elder son Sudhir Nayar said. He was suffering from pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital five days back.
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