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AHMEDABAD, JULY 16
The head of one of the divisions of Swaminarayan sect, which has its temple in Maninagar area here in Gujarat, died on Thursday, the temple authorities said.
We will always remember Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj for his noble service to society. He worked hard to alleviate human suffering and further compassion. He will be remembered by countless people, not only in India but globally.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 16, 2020
He was 78.
Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj, head of the ”Maninagar Shree Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan”, breathed his last at a private hospital here early Thursday morning, a statement by the temple said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise.
“Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj was blessed with immense wisdom. His emphasis on community service, education, and women empowerment will always be remembered. I will never forget my many interactions with him. Om Shanti,” the prime minister tweeted.
“We will always remember Acharya Shree Purushottampriyadasji Swamishree Maharaj for his noble service to society. He worked hard to alleviate human suffering and further compassion. He will be remembered by countless people, not only in India but globally,” Modi said in another tweet.
