Jain monk Tarun Sagar passes away

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September 01, 2018 09:29

Jain Monk Tarun Sagar passed away this morning in Delhi.

He was 51.

Sagar had a massive following in the Jain community.

According to reports, he was admitted to a private hospital few days ago after he was diagnosed with jaundice.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tarun Sagar will be "remembered for his rich ideals and contribution to society".

"Deeply pained by the untimely demise of Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj. We will always remember him for his rich ideals, compassion and contribution to society. His noble teachings will continue inspiring people. My thoughts are with the Jain community and his countless disciples," he tweeted with pictures of the monk.

In 2016, Bollywood music composer Vishal Dadlani was criticised for his scathing remarks questioning Tarun Sagar's lecture at Haryana assembly.

After a barrage of criticism and a court case, Dadlani had tendered an apology to the Jain monk.

Image: PM Narendra Modi with Jain monk Tarun Sagar. Photograph: Kind courtesy: @narendramodi/Twitter

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