Dr Gail Omvedt, US-born renowned Dalit researcher, writer on Ambedkarism and the movement for the oppressed classes, passed away following a brief illness at Kasegaon, here early on Wednesday, said an aide.
She was 81 and is survived by her husband Dr. Bharat Patankar, a daughter Prachi, son-in-law Tejaswi and grand-daughter Nia, who have settled in the US.
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expressed grief over the demise of Dr. Omvedt and recalled her services to the social movements.
“She made immense contributions in various fields like rights and justice for women and underprivileged, literature, social fields, besides being a researcher and scholar,” Thackeray said in a message.
All India Kisan Sabha President Dr. Ashok Dhawale described her as “a progressive intellectual-cum-activist par excellence” and offered condolences to the bereaved family.
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