The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO.
“Extremely saddened by the demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO. Jagdishbhai was a veteran journalist and I had the pleasure of working with him for years, both in Gujarat and in Delhi. He was known for his simplicity and warm-hearted nature.
Several journalists would have regularly interacted with Jagdishbhai over the years. He had previously served with many Chief Ministers of Gujarat. We have lost a wonderful person, who loved his work and did it with utmost diligence. Condolences to his family and well wishers”, the Prime Minister said.
PM @narendramodi met the family of late Shri Jagdish Thakkar and expressed condolences on Jagdishbhai’s unfortunate demise.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2018
Shri Thakkar served as the PRO to PM and had previously worked with various Chief Ministers of Gujarat. He distinguished himself as a veteran journalist. pic.twitter.com/ZTrVCNtD9E
The Prime Minister went to AIIMS, where he spent time with the family of late Shri Jagdish Thakkar.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 10, 2018
Jagdishbhai is fondly remembered by all those people who interacted closely with him.
Here is a picture of Shri @narendramodi with Shri Thakkar. pic.twitter.com/hi9tmVu1Vs
Extremely saddened by the demise of Shri Jagdish Thakkar, the PRO in the PMO. Jagdishbhai was a veteran journalist and I had the pleasure of working with him for years, both in Gujarat and in Delhi. He was known for his simplicity and warm-hearted nature.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2018
Several journalists would have regularly interacted with Jagdishbhai over the years. He had previously served with many Chief Ministers of Gujarat. We have lost a wonderful person, who loved his work and did it with utmost diligence. Condolences to his family and well wishers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2018