– Anwarulhaq Baig
New Delhi, 21 Sep, 2023: Senior Urdu journalist, founder, and
editor-in-chief of Urdu and Hindi daily Indinon and English These Days, Syed
Mohammad Asif passed away Wednesday in New Delhi, following a brain
haemorrhage. He was 70. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital here.
Born on December 27, 1953, he launched the daily Indinon from
Patna, Bihar in 1975, after completing his education.
After gaining popularity for its unique content and news coverage,
Late Asif gradually launched the newspaper’s New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru,
Lucknow, Jaipur and Saharanpur editions. He made a unique history by
simultaneously publishing the daily in three languages. Known for his helping
nature, he trained and mentored numerous writers and journalists, many of whom
are now making invaluable contributions to society.
Active in both social and political arenas, Late Asif founded the
All India Minorities Front in 1998 and was elected its president. Always
advocating for communal amity and brotherhood, SM Asif consistently raised his
voice for the country’s oppressed and marginalized sections through this front.
He steadfastly stood with minorities in case of injustices inflicted upon them
and became their voice. He also actively helped victims and those affected during
calamities or riots.
Late Asif was conferred with many awards for his outstanding
contributions to the field of journalism. He is survived by his wife and two
daughters including Lubna Asif, editor of the newspaper. His great
contributions to Urdu journalism will be remembered for a long time.
His funeral prayers were attended by noted personalities, including community leaders and journalists. He was laid to rest at the Batla House graveyard in Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, on Wednesday evening.
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