Guwahati: Gandhian Social worker and freedom fighter Shakuntala Choudhary breathed her last at the age of 102 on Sunday night in Guwahati.
She was popularly known as ‘Shakuntala Baideo’. She worked for well-being of villagers, especially women and children.
She was also named a Padma Shri award recipient by the Government of India.
Shakuntala Choudhary spent most of the time of her life at the Kasturba Gandhi Ashram in Ulubari.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted Gandhian Shakuntala Choudhary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “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.”
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