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When did Shakuntala Chaudhary, a freedom fighter and Gandhian social activist, passes away?
A)
22nd Feb 2022
B)
21st Feb 2022
C)
20th Feb 2022
D)
19th Feb 2022

Correct Answer :   21st Feb 2022


Shakuntala Choudhary, a 102-year-old Gandhian social worker and freedom fighter, passed away on Monday(21st Feb 2022). Hailing from Assam's Kamrup, she worked for the wellbeing of villagers, especially women and children, and was popularly known as 'Shakuntala Baideo'.
 
Earlier this year, she was named a Padma Shri award recipient by the Government of India.
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to offer his condolences. He said Shakuntala Choudhary would 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," he added..

Source : India Today

Published On : February 22, 2022
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