By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: “We deeply mourn the sad demise of Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda ji who breathed last in Denver, USA. With his passing life journey of an ardent Swayamsevak of Sangh and a person endowed with great human qualities came to an end, Dr. Mohan Bhagwat , Sarsanghachalak and Dattatreya Hosabale Sarkaryavah Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
Prof. Nanda, as a student activist in early years in Delhi and as Professor of Law later, has been an inspiration for his students and contemporaries right since his student activism period in Delhi to this very day in social life in the United States covering generations of young minds. His remarkable clarity on legal studies, international law, education and public policies made him Guru for policy makers across continents – some of whom led Supreme Courts and high offices in scores of countries. He was a recipient of several international honours and recognitions including Bharat’s third highest civilian award Padmabhusahan. Prof. Nanda was General Secretary and President of ABVP in its infant years.
‘His contributions as zonal Sanghchalak of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh in America will always be remembered with reverence. His polite and humble deportment throughout his life were disarming. He was equally concerned on issues of culture and justice. We extend our deepest condolences on his demise and pray the almighty to grant strength to the family at this hour of grief and and bestow sadgati on the departed soul.ॐ शांति: शांति: शांति,” RSS leader said.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of noted legal scholar, Professor Ved Prakash Nanda. Shri Modi said that Professor Ved Prakash Nanda’s work highlights his strong commitment to legal education.
The Prime Minister posted on X; “Deeply saddened by the passing away of Professor Ved Prakash Nanda Ji, a distinguished academic whose contributions to the legal field are invaluable. His work highlights his strong commitment to legal education. He was also a prominent member of the Indian diaspora in USA and was passionate about strong India-USA relations. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”
