New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday condoled the death of senior journalist and former MP Chandan Mitra, saying his death is a personal loss to him.

The 65-year-old died late last night.

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"He was an erudite and highly respected journalist and parliamentarian. His death is a personal loss to me. Om Shanti," the Vice President Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu.

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