Last rites of Chipko movement leader Sunderlal performed with state honours in Rishikesh

Deccan Herald

3 years ago

the last rites of Sunderlal Bahuguna were performed with state honours at Purnanand Ghat in Rishikesh on May 21. The renowned environmentalist and Chipko movement leader succumbed to Covid-19 at AIIMS in Rishikesh. The 94-year-old Padma Vibhushan awardee was admitted to the hospital after his oxygen levels started fluctuating on May 8. President Kovind and PM Modi have expressed thier grief on his demise.

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