New Delhi (23/12/2024): It’s so hard to believe that Kamlaish Ji is no more amongst us. He took journalism to an altogether different level with his quintessential resilience, grace and dignity. His ‘never say never die perseverance’ was the hallmark of his larger than life persona. His passing away signifies a big loss to not only his family, but to the entire Media fraternity who have lost a great friend, mentor, and above all a ‘Perfect Gentleman’. As the Editor in Chief of National Daily Samachar Post, he spearheaded countless pathbreaking crusades. An exemplary protagonist, and a people’s journalist, is how I will describe him.
Rich tributes were paid to veteran Journalist and Advocate Kamlaish Kaul Vakil in a prayer ceremony organised by All India Bar Association at the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi on December 19, 2024.
The prayer meeting was organized by Chairman of All India Bar Association Dr Adish C. Aggarwala (Sr. Advocate & Immediate Past President of Supreme Court Bar Association).
The meet was attended by numerous friends, media colleagues, relations and legal luminaries.
Recalling his long bond with the Vakil family, Dr Adish C Aggarwala said, “My association with the illustrious Vakil family goes back to the 1980s during the lifetime of Pt. Pushkar Nath Kaul Vakil who was an Iconic journalist and Editor of his times, and a prominent politician of J&K. Kamlaish Vakil epitomized integrity, and raised the bar with his relentless and fearless crusade for news reporting. His passing away leaves an indelible mark on Indian journalism.
I for one, have many fond memories with him, and will express my deepest condolences to the entire Vakil family on this solemn occasion. May the noble man’s soul rest in peace.”
Speaking on the occasion, Kamlaish’s brother Sushil Vakil shared, ” My brother’s untimely passing away leaves behind a void that will be difficult to fill. Though it has been few days since he passed away, our family is still to come to terms with the harsh reality. My brother was a guiding light to all the family members and a ‘Mentor’ to me. I felt enormous sense of security with his presence. Our family is overwhelmed with the outpouring of condolences from all over. Kamlaish Ji was a true visionary and way ahead of times. He believed in leading by an example, and this is what set him apart from others.”
Editor in Chief of Kashur Gazette Sunita Vakil said, ” Kamlaish Ji forayed into the field of journalism at a relatively young age of 16 years, and was way ahead of his times. He was a towering personality for one and all, and a Torchbearer for all of us. The song may have ended, but the melody will stay for good. We will badly miss Kamlaish Ji, and it is undoubtedly the most painful moment of our lives.”
During the course of the prayer meet, family members and lawyers too paid their tributes to the Iconic journalist by sharing their personal experiences and memories with Kamlaish. With teary eyes and a heavy heart, friends and relations bid an emotional adieu to Kamlaish Ji.
By Bipin Sharma
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