Deep Condolences by Sonia & Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 8 : Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condoled the death of veteran journalist Girish Nikam.

The 59-years-old Journalist had passed away following heart attack at a city hospital here on Monday.

Remembering him as a versatile journalist, Sonia Gandhi said Nikam was committed to the highest journalistic standards and ethics.

"My heart-felt condolences on the passing away of Girish Nikam. A veteran journalist who set a high bar, his presence will be missed," Rahul Gandhi said in a statement.

Nikam was associated with several prominent media houses, including the Rajya Sabha TV.