Arya Samaj

Activist and Arya Samaj Leader Swami Agnivesh (80) passed away due to multiple organ failures. Suffering from liver cirrhosis, he was on ventilator support since September 8. Being the founder of Bandhua Mukti Morcha, he was well known for his campaign against bonded labour. A Brahmin by caste, Swami renounced to become a saint. He was elected for Haryana Assembly (1977) and later a part of Anna 's anti-corruption movement.