By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal and BJP National VP In Charge of Assam and Delhi, Baijayant ‘Jay’Panda on Friday deeply condoled the sad demise of pioneer of Chipko movement Sundarlal Bahuguna.
“Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of noted environmentalist and Chipko Movement pioneer #SunderlalBahuguna. He will always be remembered for his relentless fight to save environment through Gandhian principles. My condolences to his family, friends and followers,” Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik tweeted @Naveen_Odisha.
“I join the nation in mourning the demise of noted environmentalist and pioneer of Chipko movement Shri Sundar Lal Bahuguna. His life was dedicated towards protection of the environment, especially conservation of forests in the Himalayas. Condolences to his family. ॐ शांति।,” Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted @dpradhanbjp.
“Sad to hear of the demise of noted environmentalist Shri #SunderlalBahuguna.He will always be remembered for his efforts to save our forests. My condolences to his family, loved ones and followers. Om Shanti,” JSPL Chairman Naveen Jindal tweeted @MPNaveenJindal
“महान पर्यावरणविद् सुंदरलाल बहुगुणा जी का निधन, देश के लिए एक अपूर्णीय क्षति है ।पर्यावरण के क्षेत्र में उनके योगदान के लिए भारत उनका सदैव ऋणी था और रहेगा। वह आने वाली पीढ़ियों के लिए पर्यावरणविदों के लिए प्रेरणास्रोत हैं। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें । ॐ शांति,” Office of Jay Panda tweeted @mp_office.
Earlier , the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted environmentalist, Sunderlal Bahuguna.In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “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.”
Environmental activist Sundarlal Bahuguna, a pioneer of the Chipko Movement against deforestation in the 1970s, died in Uttarakhand Friday afternoon. He was 94 years old.
His death was declared by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh where he was admitted for Covid treatment. Bahuguna died at 12.05 pm AIIMS Rishikesh Director Ravikant said.
One of India’s best-known environmentalists, was admitted to the hospital on May 8 after testing positive for Covid. His condition turned critical last night, with his oxygen level dropping drastically. He was on CPAP therapy in the hospital’s ICU.
