Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Condolence Meet Honours Socialist Leader Pannalal Surana
A special meeting was held to remember Pannalal Surana, a well-known socialist leader and journalist who recently passed away at the age of 93.
People gathered to honor his life and work, highlighting his dedication to social causes and his refusal to take high-ranking positions despite his political involvement.
Surana was born in Barshi and was involved in many important movements, including the Bhoodan Movement and the Quit India movement.
He also started an organization called 'Aapla Ghar' to help children who lost their parents in an earthquake.
Many leaders spoke at the meeting, praising his rare qualities and the significant impact he had on society.
A condolence meeting was held in Nanded to honor socialist leader and journalist Pannalal Surana, who died at 93.
Surana was praised for his unwavering principles and extensive social work, including founding 'Aapla Ghar' for orphaned children.
He contested elections but refused prominent positions, with leaders noting his rarity in modern politics.
Surana was involved in key movements like the Bhoodan Movement and the Quit India movement, and served as state secretary of the Socialist Party.
Former MLA Gangadhar Patane and district chief Balaji Pompalwar spoke at the event, highlighting Surana's 70-year public life.
- Who
- Pannalal Surana, a veteran socialist leader and journalist
- What
- A condolence meeting was held in his honor
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Science College Boys’ Hostel, Nanded
- Why
- To pay tribute to his principles, social work, and contributions to socialism and journalism
- Name
- Pannalal Surana
- Birth Date
- July 9, 1933
- Birth Place
- Barshi
- Age at Death
- 93
- Death Place
- Solapur
- Notable Roles
- Socialist Party State Secretary, Editor of Daily Marathwada, Founder of Aapla Ghar
- Key Movements
- Bhoodan Movement, Land Rights Movements
- Political Activities
- Contested Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, participated in Quit India movement