Dr. GG Parikh, freedom fighter, social activist, dead at 101
Dr. GG Parikh, a well-known freedom fighter and lifelong advocate for social justice, passed away on Thursday in Mumbai at the age of 101.
The Yusuf Meherally Centre, which he started informally in 1961 and was formally inaugurated in 1966 to support rural development and communal harmony, confirmed his passing.
His body was kept at Janata Kendra for people to pay their respects before being donated to J J Hospital.
Activism and achievements
Born in Gujarat in 1924, Dr. Parikh jumped into activism early—he joined the Quit India movement as a teen and spent 10 months in jail for it.
He later earned his medical degree and helped found the All India Students Congress, leading student activism in Bombay during the late '40s.
Over his long career, he stood up against injustice during the Emergency (1975), fought for Goa's liberation, practiced medicine for over seven decades, and promoted Gandhian values—always working to uplift marginalized communities across India.
A life of service
Dr. Parikh's life blended activism with real-world action—he didn't just talk about change; he lived it every day through medicine and grassroots work.
His legacy is a reminder that standing up for what you believe can truly shape society—even across generations.