Veteran social activist Baba Adhav, known for his relentless fight for the rights of workers in the unorganised sector, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 96. Even in the final phase of his life, age never diminished his resolve for social justice.

Until his hospitalisation, Adhav continued to be active on the ground. Just last month, he joined a protest outside the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters, demanding better rights and facilities for hawkers. In November last year, he also observed a three-day hunger strike at Mahatma Phule Wada, raising concerns over alleged misuse of EVMs and calling for fair elections.

Born in Pune in 1930, Babasaheb Padurang Adhav began his career as an ayurveda practitioner in Nana Peth in 1953. However, he soon discovered h

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