Environmentalist Sundarlal Bahuguna dies of Covid at AIIMS
New Delhi: Environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna, who was best known as the leader of the Chipko Movement, died due to Covid-19 Friday.
“Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna died of COVID-19 at AIIMS, Rishikesh today,” the AIIMS Rishikesh informed.
The 94-year-old was admitted to the hospital after his oxygen levels started fluctuating on May 8, according to a report by ANI.He was also a Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri awardee. The environmentalist will be cremated at the Ganges in Rishikesh.
He was one of the first environmental activists in India to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2009.
Chipko movement leader Sundarlal Bahuguna died of COVID19 at AIIMS, Rishikesh today, says AIIMS Rishikesh Administration
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— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2021
The organization and the people have taken up agitations across the country against a number of environmental issues such as deforestation, large dams and mining.
The demise of Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna marks the end of a glorious chapter in the field of conservation. A 'Padma Vibhushan' awardee, he was a Gandhian to the core. A legend in his own right, he made conservation a people's movement. My condolences to his family and admirers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 21, 2021
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 21, 2021
