Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of Prafulla Gobinda Baruah, owner, editor, and managing director of The Assam Tribune group. Baruah passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Modi wrote on social media, “Saddened by the passing away of PG Baruah Ji, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group. He will be remembered for his contribution to the media world.” He also highlighted Baruah's passion for Assam’s progress and culture, saying, “My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti.” Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed condolences. Sarma called Baruah “a towering figure in the State’s journalistic landscape.” He added, “His lifelong dedication to principled journalism and his immense contribution to literature, education and public life will always be cherished.” Baruah was born in 1932 in Dibrugarh, eastern Assam. He started his newspaper career in 1962 and studied journalism and printing technology in the U.K. on a scholarship in 1964. He became managing director of The Assam Tribune group in 1966 and led it through many changes while preserving its credibility and independence. Baruah was a Padma Shri awardee. His final rites were held with full State honours in Guwahati on Monday, December 15. Assam dignitaries including Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, and All Assam Students’ Union chief advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya paid tribute.