Chhatrapati Sambhajingar: Noted educationist and former general secretary of M S P Mandal Madhukaranna Mulay passed away on Tuesday. He also has notable contributions in social and literary fields. His death has created an irreparable void. This newspaper talked with prominent academicians and educationists about his death.
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Void to be felt in education field
Madhukaranna Mulay was the leader of a large educational institution in Marathwada. He brought the colleges and schools of the institution in an energetic and active mode. He created all kinds of facilities for the students there. We have lost a very tolerant, good-natured and gentleman who devoted his whole life to education. His departure will leave a void in the educational sector.
(Ankushrao Kadam, Secretary, MGM)
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Great personality lost
Madhukaranna was a great personality in the field of education. Through Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, he brought the Gangotri of education to the Bahujan community. He supported artists and literary persons. I remember that after becoming the VC, the first public interview programme was held on the premises of Deogiri College. His contribution will always be remembered.
(Dr Vijay Pandharipande, former VC, Bamu)
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Void created by his death irreplaceable
The demise of Madhukar Mulay has caused a lot of pain in my heart. He had created an educational Pandhari in the social, industrial, cultural, educational, social and political fields of the entire Marathwada region with his own efforts.
By providing education and jobs to the children of ordinary families, the poor and the needy. The upliftment of many families not only in Marathwada but also in Maharashtra took place because of him. A Panduranga of the poor has left for the heavenly abode today. The void created by his death is irreplaceable.
(Dr Dhanraj Mane, Director, National Educational Policy, Pune)
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Created reputation throughout State
My father, the late Bhanudasrao Chavan, and Madhukaranna Mulay had friendly relations. Therefore, our family ties are very old. Anna's contribution to creating a distinct identity for MS P Mandal across the State can never be forgotten. Along with the educational sector, he also made notable contributions in the literary and social sectors.
(MLC Satish Chavan, General Secretary, MSP Mandal)
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Worked for Bahujan community
A son of the Bahujan community came to the then Aurangabad from a neighbouring district. Madhukaranna Mulay stood up as an entrepreneur through book sales. As the president of the Marathwada Sahitya Parishad Trust and an efficient secretary of the MSP Mandal, Anna worked for the education of the Bahujan community.
(Baba Bhand, Litterature)