Team News Riveting
New Delhi, January 25
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Sir Mark Tully, a towering voice of journalism.
The Prime Minister said that Sir Mark Tully’s deep connect with India and its people was vividly reflected in his works. He noted that Sir Mark’s reporting and insights have left an enduring mark on public discourse.
The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family, friends and admirers of Sir Mark Tully.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“Saddened by the passing of Sir Mark Tully, a towering voice of journalism. His connect with India and the people of our nation was reflected in his works. His reporting and insights have left an enduring mark on public discourse. Condolences to his family, friends and many admirers.”
The broadcaster and journalist Sir Mark Tully – for many years known as the BBC’s “voice of India” – has died at the age of 90.
For decades, the rich, warm tones of Sir Mark were familiar to BBC audiences in Britain and around the world – a much-admired foreign correspondent and respected reporter and commentator on India. He covered war, famine, riots and assassinations, the Bhopal gas tragedy and the Indian army’s storming of the Sikh Golden Temple.
