Bhopal : Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tributes to Gandhian Padma-Shri Dr. S.N. Subbarao on the latter’s demise. In a message to the media at his residence, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that revered Bhai ji is no more. He devoted his entire life to social service and fought for the freedom of the country. He was a true follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Till his last breath he continued to serve the weaker section relentlessly. He left no stone unturned to serve the tribals in particular. Revered Shri Subbarao Bhai ji had inspired 654 dacoits to lay down their weapons in front of Gandhiji’s portrait and surrender on April 14, 1972 in Chambal region that echoed with the terror of dacoits then. Late Shri Jayaprakash Narayan and Sushri Prabha Devi were also present on the occasion. Getting the dacoits who were synonymous with terror to take up the path of non-violence from violence and making them surrender in itself speaks volumes of Dr. Subbarao’s influence and personality.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Dr. Subbarao used to work selflessly and left his mark wherever he went. He made relentless efforts all his life to instill a sense of patriotism among the youth. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan recalled that revered Bhai ji had also participated in the Narmada Seva Yatra. Shri Chouhan said that the last rites of Dr Subbarao would be performed at Jaura with full state honors. I pay obeisance to such a person who served people.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that due to ill health, I am unable to attend the funeral. The Madhya Pradesh government will always try to further his thoughts and works. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan has prayed to God to grant peace to the departed soul.
