Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna passes on By IANS | 0 Views
Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna passes on (Obituary). (Photo Courtesy: Twitter). Image Source: IANS News New Delhi/ May 21 : Noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna, synonymous with the Chipko movement, on Friday passed away due to Covid-19 at the age of 94. He was under treatment at AIIMS Rishikesh and was admitted to the hospital on May 8 after testing positive for Covid-19. Bahuguna had been critical since last night and with his oxygen levels dropping, was shifted to the ICU. He breathed his last at 12.05 pm on Friday, informed AIIMS director Ravikant. In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendera Modi tweeted: "Passing away of Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna Ji is a monumental loss for our nation. He manifested our centuries old ethos of living in harmony with nature. His simplicity and spirit of compassion will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with his family and many admirers. Om Shanti."