Nation Mourns The Demise Of Sulabh Founder Bindeshwar Pathak

Bindeshwar Pathak, Sulabh International founder and social activist, a pioneer in building public toilets, took his last breath on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi. According to a close source, Pathak died due to cardiac arrest.

According to the sources, his health had deteriorated in the morning during the Independence Day celebrations and he was later taken to a hospital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to platform X, formerly Twitter to express his condolence for Pathak. PM Modi called the death of Pathak a "profound loss" for the nation. He praised Pathak for working for "societal progress and empowering the downtrodden."

"The passing away of Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak Ji is a profound loss for our nation. He was a visionary who worked extensively for societal progress and empowering the downtrodden," he said.

The Prime Minister said during his conversations with Bindeshwar Pathak, the latter's "passion towards Swachhata was always visible."

He further added, "Bindeshwar Ji made it his mission to build a cleaner India. He provided monumental support to the Swachh Bharat Mission. During our various conversations, his passion towards Swachhata was always visible."

"His work will continue to inspire several people. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Om Shanti. His organisation has made significant strides in improving public health, advancing social progress, and enhancing human rights in India," he concluded.

The 80-year-old was the founder of Sulabh International, an India-based social service organisation that works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, waste management, and reforms through education.

Pathak had dedicated his life to promoting non-conventional sources of energy, and waste management through education.