Freedom fighter and social worker Shakuntala Choudhary breathed her last on Monday. The 102-year-old Gandhian social worker was popularly known as Shakuntala Baideo. She hailed from Kamrup in Assam and worked for the betterment of the people in the village, especially the women and children. Shakuntala Choudhary was named a recipient of the highest civilian awards of Padma Shri award by the Government of India. The social worker and freedom fighter worked at the Sarania Ashram located in Guwahati in Assam.
The death of the freedom fighter was mourned by several public figures on Twitter. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Shakuntala Choudhary. Remembering the freedom fighter and ‘her lifelong efforts to promote Gandhian values, PM Modi said, “Her noble work at the Sarania Ashram positively impacted many lives. Saddened by her passing away. My thoughts are with her family and countless admirers.”
Shakuntala Choudhary Ji will be remembered for her lifelong efforts to promote Gandhian values. Her noble work at the Sarania Ashram positively impacted many lives. Saddened by her passing away. My thoughts are with her family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2022
Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma also condoled the death of the freedom fighter. “Deeply anguished at the passing away of veteran Gandhian and Padma Shri Shakuntala Choudhary. Her life was devoted to selfless service, truth, simplicity and non-violence at Sarania Ashram, Guwahati where Mahatma Gandhi had stayed in 1946. My prayers for her sadgati Om Shanti!,” read his tweet.
Deeply anguished at the passing away of veteran Gandhian and Padma Shri Shakuntala Choudhary.
Her life was devoted to selfless service, truth, simplicity and non-violence at Sarania Ashram, Guwahati where Mahatma Gandhi had stayed in 1946.
My prayers for her sadgati Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/MwjwsfTbYa
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 20, 2022
Several other leaders including the Chief Minister of Tripura mourned the demise of the freedom fighter. Check it out.
Saddened by the passing away of Shakuntala Choudhary Ji.
She will be remembered for her work at the Sarania Ashram. She devoted her life to promoting Gandhian values.
My condolences to her family and admirers.
Om Shanti.
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) February 21, 2022
A phenomenal woman and an exceptional social worker, who followed the Gandhian philosophy all her life, Padmashree awardee Smti. Shakuntala Choudhary also received the Vayoshestha Samman in recognition of her contribution to society. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/yZeqareBnX
— Keshab Mahanta (@keshab_mahanta) February 21, 2022
Deeply saddened by the demise of renowned social worker Padma Shri Shakuntala Choudhary.
She will always be remembered for her lifelong efforts in promoting Gandhian values.Prayers for the departed soul & condolences to the bereaved. pic.twitter.com/wcBWAq6E27
— Dr. Jury Sharma Bordoloi (@jury_sharma) February 21, 2022
Renowned social worker, Padma Shri Shakuntala Choudhary who served as the supervisor at Kasturba Ashram, Guwahati, worked tirelessly towards empowerment of women.
I'm deeply saddened by her passing away. My prayers for sadgati of the departed soul. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/ivXZjKmwZ1
— Atul Bora (@ATULBORA2) February 20, 2022
Regret the passing away of Assam's noted social worker Padma Shri Shakuntala Choudhary.
She was a veteran Gandhian & worked as a supervisor at the Kasturba Ashram at Ulubari, Guwahati.
Prayers & condolences! pic.twitter.com/MgSibrQ4rG
— Pramod Boro (@PramodBoroBTR) February 20, 2022
Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of a veteran Gandhian & Padma Shri, Smt Shakuntala Choudhary.
May her rich legacy endure. My thoughts are with his family & admirers. pic.twitter.com/nhQGwgkwK3
— Pallab Lochan Das (@pallablochandas) February 21, 2022
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Saddened by the demise of renowned social worker Padma Shri Shakuntala Choudhary.
A veteran Gandhian, Smt Choudhary delivered her service as a supervisor at the Kasturba Asharam in Ulubari, Guwahati.
Prayers for the departed soul & condolences to the bereaved.
Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/V2hj6nPEo2
— Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) February 20, 2022
Rest in peace, Shakuntala Choudhary. Your contribution to our society will never be forgotten.
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