Eminent journalist Kailash Budhwar passed away on Saturday, after spending two weeks in hospital. He was 88. Former head of Hindi and Tamil section at BBC World Service, Mr Budhwar had also worked as a media advisor to the Indian High Commission in the past. He was a regular commentator on radio and television and had worked with All India Radio and the National Radio Network of India.
Remembered as an ever smiling and pleasant person and often regarded as a beacon of knowledge, Mr Budhwar was one of the most prominent and senior members of the Indian Journalists’ Association (UK). He has been the Returning Officer overlooking the IJA annual elections for the past one decade.
His daughter Mamta Kaash told Asian Voice, “It's wonderful to know the affection and high regard dad was held in by everyone and the number of lives he touched.
"We have been overwhelmed by all the love and respect shown by his relatives, colleagues, friends and ex-students. We are truly humbled.”
