{
  "id": 18692125,
  "title": "Anil Mehta Passes Away: 'An Important Link Between Writers, Readers & Publishers Severed'; Fadnavis Mourns Mehta Publishing House Founder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/anil-mehta-passes-away-an-important-link-between-writers-readers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:28:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/anil-mehta-passes-away-an-important-link-between-writers-readers-publishers-severed-fadnavis-mourns-mehta-publishing-house-founder"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis deeply mourns the passing of Anil Mehta, founder of Mehta Publishing House. The loss of the prominent figure in Marathi literature and publishing has left a significant void. Fadnavis praised Mehta's unwavering trustworthiness, professionalism, and innovative spirit in discovering new writers and poets. The Chief Minister expressed his heartfelt tribute to Mehta, acknowledging the severing of an important link between writers, readers, and publishers. Mehta's daughter Sharmila and grandchildren Akhil, Sahil, and Komal are among those who survive him. Mehta's death marks the loss of an influential personality who expanded the reach of Marathi literature in the state.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday expressed grief over the demise of Anil Mehta, founder of Mehta Publishing House and paid tribute to his contributions to Marathi literature and the publishing industry. Mehta was a prominent figure in the Marathi publishing industry, who passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 86 after reportedly suffering a heart attack. CM Fadnavis…",
  "key_points": [
    "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mourns Anil Mehta's passing.",
    "Fadnavis praises Mehta's trustworthiness, professionalism, and innovative spirit.",
    "Mehta's death ends link between writers, readers, and publishers in Marathi literature."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}