Tarek Fatah, noted author and columnist, died on Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 73. Fatah's daughter Natasha Fatah informed about her father's demise.
"Lion of Punjab. Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the down-trodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. @TarekFatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him. Will you join us? 1949-2023," Natasha tweeted.
The RSS on Monday condoled the demise of Tarek Fatah and said his significant contributions to the media as well as the literary world will be greatly remembered.
In a condolence message posted on Twitter, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said Fatah was an eminent thinker, author, and commentator.
"His significant contributions to the media and the literary world will be greatly remembered. He remained committed to his principles and beliefs throughout his life and was respected for his courage and conviction,” Dattatreya said.
"My thoughts go with his family, friends, and admirers who will be hugely missing him,” the RSS leader said, adding, “I express my deepest condolences on his passing away and pray for the 'sadgati' of the departed soul."
(With inputs from PTI)
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