<span style="color: #222222;">Veteran journalist, author and human rights activist, Kuldip Nayar has passed away. He was 95. A prolific journalist and author, Mr. Nayar was a passionate advocate for peace and press freedom. Working till the end, his last column appeared in a daily this morning, hours after he breathed his last in a Delhi Hospital last night. <br />''<br />''During Emergency, he was jailed under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act for leading a protest against the excesses of the administration. His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium in Delhi.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">President Ram Nath Kovind condoled the passing away of Kuldip Nayar. He said Mr Nayar was a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed sadness over his demise. In a tweet, Mr. Modi said Mr Nayar's strong stand against the Emergency, public service and commitment to a better India will always be remembered. </span><br />''