Renowned British journalist and broadcaster Sir Mark Tully has passed away at the age of 90. He was associated with a leading British broadcasting organization and was widely known as the “Voice of India” due to his extensive and influential reporting on Indian affairs.
Sir Mark Tully was regarded as one of the most credible reporters and commentators on India. Over several decades, he closely covered Indian politics, society, and major national issues, earning international recognition for his balanced and in-depth journalism.
In 1992, Sir Mark Tully was an eyewitness to the attack on the Babri Mosque in Ayodhya by Hindu extremists. During the incident, he reportedly received death threats and was forced to remain confined in a room for several hours.
He described the demolition of the Babri Mosque as the biggest blow to secularism in India since independence from British rule. His reporting consistently highlighted the social and political contradictions within Indian society.
Throughout his career, Sir Mark Tully reported on major events including famines, communal riots, large-scale violence, the Bhopal gas tragedy, and the Indian army’s operation at the Golden Temple, leaving behind a lasting legacy in international journalism.
