Senior journalist, former MP Ashwini Chopra passes away

Senior journalist and former BJP MP Ashwini Chopra passed away at a private hospital in Gurgaon on Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was 63.

Chopra was suffering from ‘terminal cancer’ and had been admitted to the Medanta Hospital about three weeks ago. He passed away in the afternoon, sources said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Chopra, saying he will be remembered for his contribution to the media world.