Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister expresses grief over the demise
of journalist Payal Mehta Ji
Posted On: 20 SEP 2026 12:09PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed grief over the demise of journalist Payal Mehta Ji.
Shri Modi remarked that Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking and dedicated journalist who remained
closely connected with the ground and brought a deep...
Prime Minister's Office Prime Minister expresses grief over the demise of journalist Payal Mehta Ji
Posted On: 20 SEP 2026 12:09PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed grief over the demise of journalist Payal Mehta Ji.
Shri Modi remarked that Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking and dedicated journalist who remained closely connected with the ground and brought a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting. โShe will also be remembered for her warmth, kindness and the personal connect she shared with those around herโ, Shri Modi stated.
Shri Modi posted on X:
Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking journalist who remained firmly connected to the ground, bringing a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting.
Beyond her work, she will be remembered for the kindness and warmth with which she touched so many lives. Her sudden and untimely passing is extremely saddening.
My condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. May they find strength in this difficult hour. Om Shanti.
Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking journalist who remained firmly connected to the ground, bringing a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting.
Beyond her work, she will be remembered for the kindness and warmth with which she touched so many lives. Her sudden andโฆ pic.twitter.com/4uG7MmzG ol โ Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2026 *** MJPS/SS/VJ (Release ID: 2312638) Visitor Counter : 600
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