Garhwal Post Bureau
DEHRADUN, 28 Feb: The BJP family on Saturday paid rich tributes to late Ram Pratap Mishra ‘Saketi’, Editor of the BJP State organisation’s thought journal ‘Devkamal’ and a senior journalist and litterateur. Describing his demise as an irreparable loss not only to journalism and the world of literature but also to the ideological discourse of the party, State BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt expressed deep sorrow at his passing.
Following his sudden demise a few days ago, a condolence meeting was organised today at the party’s State headquarters where his contributions were fondly remembered. Floral tributes were offered at his portrait by State president Mahendra Bhatt, State General Secretary (Organisation) Ajaey Kumar and a large number of party office-bearers and public representatives. On the occasion, Bhatt stated that the organisation would always remember the invaluable contribution rendered by Saketi with utmost dedication. He observed that despite being an eminent journalist and scholar, Saketi was known for his simplicity and affectionate nature. Under his editorship, the State organisation’s thought magazine Devkamal had been ranked among the finest party journals in the country. His untimely departure, Bhatt said, marks an irreparable loss to journalism, literature and the ideological current of the BJP family.
Addressing the gathering, State General Secretary (Organisation) Ajaey Kumar remarked that the BJP in Devbhoomi would never forget his contribution. He described Saketi as a priceless gem of journalism and literature whose writings would continue to guide future generations. He prayed to the Almighty to grant the departed soul a noble place at His divine feet.
The condolence meeting was conducted by BJP’s State Office Secretary Jaganmohan Rawat. Among those present on this occasion included BJP State General Secretary Deepti Rawat, State Treasurer Puneet Mittal, former Cabinet Minister and MLA Premchand Aggarwal, Mayor Saurabh Thapliyal, Vinod Uniyal, Madhu Bhatt, Geeta Khanna, Hemraj Bisht, Dr Devendra Bhasin, Subhash Bardthwal, State Co-Media In-charge Rajendra Negi, Vinay Goyal, Dr Aditya Kumar, State Spokesperson Naveen Thakur, Dr Indubala, O P Kulsreshtha and a large number of senior party functionaries and workers.
Members of the late Saketi’s family, including his sister Sonia Mishra and grandsons Ashish Mishra, Ayush Mishra and Akash Mishra, were also present. The meeting also observed a two-minute silence for the peace of the departed soul.
