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Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare dies at 99, PM says – “I am pained beyond words”, Maharashtra CM announces state funeral

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Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare dies at 99, PM says - "I am pained beyond words", Maharashtra CM announces state funeral

Purandare, 99, passed away at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra around 5 am today.

Babasaheb Purandare was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award in 2019. The Maharashtra Government honoured him with Maharashtra Bhushan Award in 2015 and Madhya Pradesh Government has awarded him the Kalidas award.

Purandare was a celebrated author and historian and was known for his works on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He wrote several books on Shivaji, his administration and the forts from the king’s era.

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As a theatre enthusiast, Purandare had directed the theatrical extravaganza titled ‘Jaanta Raja’, based on Shivaji’s life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence on the demise of notable historian, author and Padma Vibhushan awardee Balwant Moreshwar Purandare who was popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare.

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In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said that Babasaheb Purandare left a major void in the world of history and culture.

“I am pained beyond words. The demise of Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare leaves a major void in the world of history and culture. It is thanks to him that the coming generations will get further connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His other works will also be remembered,” he said.

PM Modi further said that Babasaheb Purandare was witty, wise and had a rich knowledge of Indian history and he had interacted with him very closely over the years. “Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare was witty, wise and had a rich knowledge of Indian history.

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I had the honour of interacting with him very closely over the years. A few months back had addressed his centenary year programme,” the Prime Minister wrote. “Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare will live on due to his extensive works. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a state funeral for the Padma Vibhushan awardee historian and author Babasaheb Purandare, who passed away early this morning, informed the Chief Minister’s Office on Monday. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on Purandare’s demise.

(The above story is an embed from ANI, with some changes from our Writers)

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