Bihar CM Condoles Passing Away Of Sulabh International Founder Bindeshwar Pathak

Bindeshwar Pathak was the founder of Sulabh International and a social worker. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his grief over his death.?

PTI

Updated on: 15 August 2023 2:42 pm

Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak died on Tuesday form cardiac arrest

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the death of a social worker and founder of Sulabh International Bindeshwar Pathak.?
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Pathak, a pioneer in building public toilets and a recipient of Padma Bhushan, took his last breath at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Tuesday.?
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"Saddened to know about the passing away of Sulabh International's founder Bindeshwar Pathak, a resident of Bihar's Vaishali district. His contribution to society will always be remembered. He worked tirelessly for the upliftment and empowerment of downtrodden and socially weaker sections of society. A recipient of Padma Bhushan and several national and international awards, Pathak was an inspiration and his work will continue to inspire people of this country," Kumar said in a statement.
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"I pray to God to give courage to his family to bear this loss... May he rest in peace," the CM said.
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Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh also mourned Pathak's demise.
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"The passing away of Pathak Ji is a profound loss for our country. His work will continue to inspire us. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” Singh said in a statement.
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Pathak, who founded the Sulabh International Social Service Organization in 1970 from Bihar, created affordable toilet systems that have made life better and healthier for millions of people.