The sudden passing of senior journalist Payal Mehta has left the media and political circles shocked. Payal was only 46 and was working as an Assistant Editor with CNN-News18. Her death has led to tributes from several prominent political leaders across party lines.
PM Narendra Modi remembered Payal as a hardworking journalist who remained closely connected to the ground. He said she brought a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting and also remembered her for the kindness and warmth with which she touched many lives.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu also shared a personal tribute. He said Payal was a sincere and dedicated journalist who always went the extra mile for a story. He recalled that she had travelled to Andhra Pradesh several times to report from the ground.
Chandrababu also remembered meeting her in Parliament. He said Payal would make it a point to reach out and share updates whenever they met. He particularly remembered her enthusiasm, commitment to journalism and the warm smile with which she approached everyone.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said the loss of a good journalist is a loss to society. He described Payal as an accomplished and successful j...