Senior RSS Swayamsevak Dr Shriram Joshi passes away
05 Mar 2020 11:04:51
Dr Shriram Joshi
Staff Reporter :
Senior Swayamsevak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), ex- Prant Sahsanghchalak Dr Shriam Shankar Joshi passed away on Wednesday afternoon at his residence in Dharampeth due to old age. He was 85. Dr Joshi, a teacher by profession worked as Professor in department of Electrical Engineering at Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (now Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology). The Swayamsevak of old generations Dr Shriram Joshi was closely associated with all the Sarsanghchalaks beginning from Second Sarsanghchalak of RSS Golwalkar Guruji.
A person with calm and soft nature Dr Joshi was popular among all Swayamsevaks including the ‘Shishu’ Swayamsevaks. Because of his organisational skills, RSS bestowed upon him several responsibilities. During emergency he was jailed along with other Swayamsevaks. He had closely worked with several social organisations and participated actively in their work. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Sarkaryawah Bhaiyyaji Joshi, Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti Shantakka, Akhil Bharatiya Sah Pracharak Pramukh Adwait Charandutt, Karyakarini Sadasya Ram Harkare, Prant Karyawah Deepak Tamshettiwar visited the home of Dr Joshi, condoled his death and consoled his family members. Dr Joshi leaves behind brother Laxman, sister-in-law, three sons Girish, Mangesh and Shailesh, daughters-in-law and a host of relatives to mourn his loss. Last rites were performed at Ambazari ghat.
It is my personal loss: Purohit In his condolence message, Banwarilal Purohit, Governor of Tamil Nadu said, “ It is a great shock to hear the sad demise of Dr Shriram Joshi. Dr Joshi was a teacher by profession and was the guru of many. A staunch follower of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Dr Joshi was popular among Swayamsevaks. He was a person with a calm and composed personality. A Swayamsevak of old generation, Dr Joshi has groomed the several generations of Swayamsevaks. Dr Joshi was a teacher in VRCE, remained there for 30 years. He was the teacher most sought after by the students. I feel a personal sense of loss, having known him for decades, having spent quality time with him on many occasions. May God give his family the courage to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace.”
Lost the guide: Fadnavis The death of Dr Shrirmaji Joshi has taken away my guide from me. He was an asset to the society, condoled Devendra Fadnavis, Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra State Assembly. “Dr Joshi has created several leaders while working with social organisations in close quarters. Dr Shriram Joshi working hard with Vinayakrao Phatak, Bapuraoji Varhadpande were the contemporaries to Dr Shriram Joshi and they worked hard in their time. Dr Joshi was jailed and there was no teacher remained in VRCE to teach the subject he used to teach. For students’ welfare, Dr Joshi went to VRCE everyday and come back to the jail. I salute to such personality who was so dedicated to his responsibility,” said Fadnavis.