Veteran journalist, diplomat and former parliamentarian HK Dua passed away on Wednesday. He was 88.
A Padma Bhushan awardee, Dua had a distinguished career spanning over five decades in journalism and public service. Known for his editorial independence and unwavering commitment to democratic values, he edited four leading national dailies — The Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, The Times of India, and The Tribune.
Dua also served as India’s Ambassador to Denmark from 2001 to 2003 and was later nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He was a member of the National Security Council during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government. Earlier in his career, he served as Media Adviser to former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and H. D. Deve Gowda.
Dua is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. With his passing, Indian journalism has lost one of its most respected editors — a voice that consistently championed fairness, accountability and democratic principles.
