Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away; PM Modi, Union Ministers offer condolences
Payal Mehta was known as a hard-working journalist who covered the Parliament, the government and the BJP
Senior journalist Payal Mehta died in Mumbai on September 20, 2026, at the age of 46. She had come to the city for a visit and fell ill early in the morning. She was immediately taken to a hospital, but despite treatment, her pulse stopped within minutes. Colleagues and political leaders from across India mourned her passing, praising her hard work, kindness, and dedication to reporting on national issues.
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