*Nagpur, Feb 9:* Noted social activist Baba Amte who devoted his life to the care and rehabilitation of leprosy patients today passed away at his 'Anandvan' ashram in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. He was 94 years old.
Amte who was revered as a saint and messiah by leprosy-affected people died at 4:15 am. He was suffering from blood cancer. He is survived by two sons. The Magsaysay award winner was one of the country's most respected social leaders. President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condoled the death describing him as a "saint" and a "Gandhian of our times" who committed his life to the welfare of the destitutes. Amte was also the recipient of Padma Vibhushan and numerous other awards. Murlidhar Devidas alias Baba Amte was known for simple living, high values and selfless service. Mahatma Gandhi described him as 'abhaysadhak' (fearless). He once allowed bacilli from a leprosy patient to be injected into him for further tests. Born on December 26, 1914 in Wardha district of Maharashtra, Amte trained as a lawyer and participated in the freedom struggle against the British Empire. He spent time at Mahatma Gandhi's ashram in Sevagram and was also influenced by Vinoba Bhave, Rabindranath Tagore, and Sane Guruji. -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Welcome To dimpill's gang! This is the Best Place to Hang around.We Give u the Best in Latest News, Jokes, Funny Pictures,Wallpapers,Latest Buzz and Much More! Connect your World with Us join Now http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dimpill_gang/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Adult Mails http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantazies/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Health and Food Mails http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Health_and_Gourmet/join -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
