As news of the demise of senior journalist of a leading Hindi daily Satish Verma spread, tributes poured in from various political parties. Right from Chief Minister Hemant Soren to Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda, everyone paid homage to Verma.
Paying tribute to Verma, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, “This is my personal loss and being a political editor, he met me often. He came across as a very diligent person who impressed everyone with his writing and humility. In the field of journalism, he had carved a niche for himself.”
Union Minister Arjun Munda also expressed grief on the death of the senior journalist. “Satish Verma was a very sensitive and spontaneous journalist. May God give strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss,” said Munda.
Former CM Raghubar Das also paid tributes to Verma and said, “Satish Verma was not only a good journalist but was also a great human being. I am gravely saddened by his demise and in this hour of grief, I stand with the family.”
MP Chandra Prakash Choudhary also expressed his grief and said,” Whenever I would meet Verma, we would discuss political and social issues. His sudden death has been a shock for everyone.”
At the Bharatiya Janta Party office, a two- minute silence was observed and prayers were offered in the memory of Verma.
General Secretary Dharampal, spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo, media in- charge Mifiqua Hasan, Deendayal Barnwal, Anil Sinha, were present with others on the occasion.
