Famous historian Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare, who was awarded Padma Vibhushan, has passed away today at the age of 99. Babasaheb Purandare breathed his last at 5 am today at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. It is known that his last rites will be performed today at 10:30 am. In this way, Babasaheb Purandare, one of the great historians, will also merge into the five elements today.
According to sources, Babasaheb Purandare’s full name was Balwant Moreshwar Purandare. People also addressed him as Babasaheb Purandare. It is known that he was suffering from illness for a long time and he died due to this disease. According to the information shared by the doctors, his health had worsened on Sunday and after Sunday his condition remained critical and finally he gave up his life at 5 am on Monday.
Many big personalities including PM expressed grief
After the death of Babasaheb Purandare, many big personalities have expressed their condolences. The name of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is also included in the link of these big personalities. Condoling the death of Shiv Shahir Babasaheb Purandare through his official Twitter handle, he wrote that “Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare will live on due to his extensive work. My condolences to his family and countless fans at this sad time. om Shanti..”
After PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah has also expressed grief. In his tweet, Home Minister Amit Shah said that a few years ago I had the privilege of meeting Babasaheb Purandare ji and having a long discussion. His energy and ideas were truly inspirational. His death is the end of an era. My condolences to his family and countless fans. May the Lord give him a place at His feet, Om Shanti.
It is worth mentioning that Babasaheb Purandare was also a well-known personality in the field of literature and his achievements will act as a guide for the younger generation in the coming times.
