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Padma Shri awardee and social activist Shanti Devi passes away

Indian Express | 17/01/2022 12:39 PM | Click to read full article

Padma Shri awardee and social activist Shanti Devi passed away Sunday night at her residence in Gunupur, Rayagada district of Odisha.She worked selflessly to remove suffering and create a healthier as well as just society.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over her demise, stating, "Shanti Devi Ji will be remembered as a voice of the poor and underprivileged.Saddened by the demise of noted social worker, Smt.My deepest condolences to her family".

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