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Rajasthan: Sonia, Rahul & Kharge condole death of Bunker Roy; Gehlot attends cremation

Jaipur, Nov 10 (UNI) A galaxy of dignitaries from different walks of life, including Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha Malikarjun Kharge, LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, the CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condoled the demise of renowned activist Padamshri Sanjit Bunker Roy today.
The octogenarian (81) passed away at his Tilonia residence this morning braving age-related health issues. The last rites were performed this evening in Tilonia, where Gehlot went from here to pay tribute to Roy and attend the cremation. He placed 5 wreaths on Roy's body on behalf of Kharge, Gandhi(s), AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and one for himself.
As per the diplomat-turned-politician Shashi Tharoor, AICC general secretary and former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and several dignitaries from political sphere, NGOs and other walks of life also attended the funeral.
The cremation ceremonies were brief, but, as per practice in all faiths - religions. The funeral procession had chants of 'Lal salam' as well as 'Ram naam satya hai, Ishwar naam satya hai, Allah naam satya hai, Yishu naam satya hai'.
While women volunteers and beneficiaries of the Barefoot College curriculums were seen sobbing while Bunker's Magsaysay winner activist wife Aruna Roy kept her poise, went around talking with people and even consoling some of them herself. UNI SKS SS
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