An irreparable loss to journalism, says Chief Minister
Chandigarh, October 31
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has expressed profound grief over the sudden demise of veteran journalist Sh. Om Prakash Sharma, widely known as O.P. Sharma, describing his passing as an irreparable loss to journalism.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said the news was deeply distressing. Journalism had lost an experienced, dedicated and hardworking professional, he said.
The Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss.
A native of Dhansu village in Hisar district, Sh. Sharma began his journalistic career in Hisar and was most recently working in electronic media in Chandigarh.
Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr Aditya Dahiya, also expressed deep sorrow over Sh. Sharma’s passing. He remembered him as an experienced and diligent journalist, as well as a cheerful and warm colleague. The entire department stood with the bereaved family in this hour of grief, Dr Aditya Dahiya said, praying for peace for the departed soul and strength for his family.
