Nanaji Deshmukh

Sudam Kaka Bhondave went on to enrich his students with a blend of contemporary useful knowledge and ancient Indic awareness. His death is mourned by 200 students in the Gurukul and thousands of alumni not only in the Marathwada region but all over Maharashtra.

Kharge had criticised the government for 'choosing a singer' over Lingayat spiritual leader Shivakumar Swami who passed away on 21st January.

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country