Jagran group chairman Yogendra Mohan passed away in Kanpur, the media house said. His last rites will be performed in Kanpur on October 16. Dainik Jagran tweeted from its official handle about the death of Yogendra Mohan.

The 83-year-old was unwell and breathed his last at a private hospital, the media house said. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the leaders who condoled his death. Extending condolences to the bereaved family, President Kovind said while working to increase the reach of Hindi newspapers, he also made special contributions in the field of educational projects.