Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Veteran Activist Dr Kumar Saptarshi's Final Rites in Pune
Dr Kumar Saptarshi was a very important social activist who followed Gandhian principles.
He passed away at the age of 84 due to a long illness.
His final rites were held in Pune, and many people, including social activists and politicians, came to pay their respects.
He founded an organization called Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand) and worked for students, farmers, and social justice.
He was also a writer and authored several books.
A condolence meeting will be held on July 26 to remember him.
Dr Kumar Saptarshi, a veteran socialist-Gandhian activist, passed away at the age of 84 due to a prolonged illness.
His final rites were performed in Pune on July 23, with tributes paid by social activists, politicians, and the public.
Saptarshi founded the Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand) in 1967, which worked on issues concerning students, farmers, and social justice.
He was detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) during the Emergency and authored several books.
A condolence meeting in memory of Dr Saptarshi will be held on July 26 at Balgandharva Rangmandir.
- Who
- Dr Kumar Saptarshi, veteran socialist-Gandhian activist, writer, and founder of Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand)
- What
- Final rites and tributes paid to Dr Kumar Saptarshi
- When
- July 20 (death), July 23 (final rites), July 26 (condolence meeting)
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To honor the life and contributions of Dr Kumar Saptarshi
Social Activists
Politicians
Tributes and Homage
Social Activists
Social activists emphasized Saptarshi's lifelong commitment to Gandhian values and social causes.
Politicians
Politicians praised his contributions to democratic values and progressive thought.
- Name
- Dr Kumar Saptarshi
- Age
- 84
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged illness
- Date of Death
- July 20
- Location of Death
- Pune, India
- Organisation Founded
- Yuvak Kranti Dal (Yukrand)
- Books Authored
- Sankalp, Yatri, Days at Yerwada University
- Condolence Meeting
- July 26 at Balgandharva Rangmandir