PM Modi, President Kovind Condoles Demise of Padma Shri Awardee Sindhutai Sapkal
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 5th Jan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of Padma Shri awardee Sindhutai Sapkal. The PM said that the renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal would be remembered for her noble service to society, including for children and marginalized communities.
PM Modi in a tweet said, “Dr Sindhutai Sapkal will be remembered for her noble service to society. Due to her efforts, many children could lead a better quality of life. She also did a lot of work among marginalized communities. Pained by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
President Ram Nath Kovind also condoled Sindhutai Sapkal’s death and said that her life was an inspiring saga of courage, dedication and service.
“The life of Dr Sindhutai Sapkal was an inspiring saga of courage, dedication and service. She loved and served orphaned, tribals and marginalized people. Conferred with Padma Shri in 2021, she scripted her own story with incredible grit. Condolences to her family and followers,” tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Padma Shri Awardee Sindhutai Sapkal passed away due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Pune on Tuesday. She was 74 and breathed her last in Galaxy Care Hospital.
“She was admitted to the hospital for more than a month and died due to a heart attack at the hospital today at 8.10 pm,” said Dr Shailesh Puntambekar, Medical Director, Galaxy Hospital on Tuesday.
Sindhutai Sapkal, who was popularly referred to as “Mai”, ran an orphanage in Pune where she adopted more than 1,000 orphan children. She was conferred with Padma Shri in 2021 for her contribution to society
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