Renowned Gandhian and freedom fighter G.G. Parikh, who was imprisoned during the Quit India Movement and during Emergency, and who spent his entire life in empowering the labour movement and spreading socialist democratic values at the grassroot by involving youth, is no more. The founder of Yusuf Meherally Centre, he passed away in the early hours on Thursday (October 2, 2025) due to old age. He was 101 years old.
He was a man who believed in democratic socialism, was associated with Seva Dal, shared friendship with veteran leaders like George Fernandez, Madhu Dandavate, Mrunal Gore, Pramila Dandavate, Kamal Morarka, industrialist Rahul Bajaj. After Emergency, he was associated with Janata Party. He worked to strengthen the labour movement.
