Veteran freedom fighter and Gandhian socialist G G Parikh died:
On October 2, 2025, freedom fighter, Gandhian, and socialist stalwart Dr. G G Parikh passed away in Mumbai at the age of 100, bringing to an end a remarkable life deeply intertwined with India’s freedom movement, post-independence socialist politics, and grassroots development. Fittingly, Parikh’s death occurred on Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, whose ideals he embraced and lived by throughout his life. He was often referred to as the “Saint of the Socialists”, embodying simplicity, commitment, and moral courage.
