New Delhi: Renowned socialist leader and labour rights activist Baba Adhav passed away in Pune on Monday night at the age of 95. “He was kept in the ICU at Poona Hospital for the last 12 days. He was responding to the treatment earlier. But his kidneys failed. Today, at 8.25 PM, he suffered a cardiac arrest. His mortal remains will be kept at Hamal Bhavan, the focal point of his tireless struggle, on Tuesday, from 10 AM to 5 PM He will thereafter be cremated without any religious rituals at the electric crematorium at 5.30 PM ” Nitin Pawar, his close associate, told journalists.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise and said Baba Adhav will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to social justice and empowerment of marginalised communities. The Prime Minister

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