PM MODI CONDOLES DEMISE OF ASSAM TRIBUNE CHIEF PG BARUAH

New Delhi, Dec 15, 2025 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the passing of P.G. Baruah, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group.

“Saddened by the passing away of Shri PG Baruah Ji, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group. He will be remembered for his contribution to the media world. He was also passionate about furthering Assam’s progress and popularising the state’s culture. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” said Prime Minister in a post on X.

Baruah, a respected figure in Assam’s media landscape, headed The Assam Tribune Group and was the publisher of The Assam Tribune and Dainik Asom.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also condoled Baruah’s demise, calling him an institution in himself.

In a post on X, Sarma said, “Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri P.G. Baruah, Owner, Editor and Managing Director of The Assam Tribune Group and a towering figure in Assam’s journalistic landscape. His lifelong dedication to principled journalism and his immense contribution to literature, education and public life will always be cherished. Deepest condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”