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Senior Journalist and 'Doyen of Journalism' P. Ramaiah Passes Away: CM and Dignitaries Express Condolences

By Bhavana Gowda
Senior Journalist and 'Doyen of Journalism' P. Ramaiah Passes Away: CM and Dignitaries Express Condolences

P. Ramaiah (93), a veteran of Karnataka journalism, former Bureau Chief of The Hindu, and former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), passed away on Tuesday night.

Bengaluru: P. Ramaiah (93), a veteran of Karnataka journalism, former Bureau Chief of The Hindu, and former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), passed away on Tuesday night. He was undergoing treatment at Mallige Hospital in Bengaluru and breathed his last due to multi-organ failure, according to his son, Dr. Balaji. Popularly known as 'Hindu Ramaiah', he was a witness to and practitioner of value-based journalism for over five decades.

Key Highlights:

Career: Served for nearly 45–50 years at The Hindu newspaper.

Awards: Recipient of the Rajyotsava Award, Media Academy Award, and Kempegowda Award.

Public Service: Served as an MLC and as the Chairman of the committee to study the problems of small newspapers.

Last Rites: Public viewing arranged at his Sadashivanagar residence starting Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

A Distinguished Journey in Journalism

Born on September 12, 1933, Ramaiah was renowned for his commitment to truth and integrity. His work "Nanu Hindu Ramaiah" (I am Hindu Ramaiah), which chronicles his long professional journey, serves as a guide for modern-day journalists. The reports he submitted regarding the development and welfare of small newspapers remain relevant to this day.

Tributes from Dignitaries

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, among other prominent leaders, expressed their deep condolences on his passing.

"Mr. Ramaiah was a well-wisher of mine. His knowledge regarding the state's history, politics, and socio-cultural developments was vast and astonishing."

— Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister

"He was like a father figure and a mentor to me. The state has lost a great representative of value-based journalistic ethics."

— H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister

Funeral and Final Rites

The mortal remains of the deceased will be kept for public viewing at his residence near Sadashivanagar Club (House No. 295/12/1, 7th Main, 16th Cross) on Wednesday morning starting from 9:00 AM, family sources confirmed. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, and a large circle of admirers.