Himalaya Putra Sunderlal Bahuguna was an environment crusader: Koshiyari

Aurangabad/Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Friday expressed condolences on the demise of renowned environmentalist and leader of the Chipko movement Padma Vibhushan Sunderlal Bahuguna.

In an official condolences message, Mr Koshiyari stated that , Bahuguna was a saintly figure who dedicated his entire life to the cause of preservation and protection of forests and the Himalayan system.

A freedom fighter, Bahuguna adopted Gandhian methods of Satyagraha to mobilize women in the anti-liquor movement. He was 94.

He led the epic Chipko movement and also strived for the rehabilitation of the project affected persons.

I had the honour of knowing Himalaya Putra Bahuguna intimately.

In him we have lost one of the greatest environmental crusader.

I pay my respects to the departed soul and convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and his numerous followers.