Gita Press President Radheshyam Khemka Passes away at 87

09 April 2021: The president of Gita Press, Radheshyam Khemka, passed away in Varanasi following a brief illness, his family members said. Khemka died on 3rd April (Saturday) afternoon and his last rites were performed at the Harishchandra Ghat, they said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Khemka, noting he remained active in various social services throughout his life. Modi noted that Khemka took Sanatan literature to the masses.

In Gorakhpur, a prayer meeting was organised at the Gita Press and all its employees attended it.

Khemka for 38 years was the editor of the prominent ‘Kalyan’ magazine printed at the press. His last edited the magazine’s April 2021 issue.
In total, Khemka has edited 38 yearly special issues of the magazine and 460 normal issues of ‘Kalyan’, according to the press’ officials.

U. P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the demise of Khemka. In a statement, he said praying for peace to the departed soul and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.