Senior Congress leader, ex-MLA, Kalpana Parulekar dies at 67
Senior Congress leader and former MLA Dr Kalpana Parulekar died today at a private hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after a brief illness. She was 67. Parulekar was admitted to the Medanta Hospital on December 18, said the superintendent of the hospital Dr Sanjay Geet. "Her many vital organs had stopped functioning. She breathed her last this morning," he informed the media.
Parulekar was suffering from a heart-related ailment since long
Parulekar was suffering from a heart-related ailment since a long time. A few days back she had a kidney problem following which she was put on dialysis, Geet informed. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expressed grief over Parulekar's demise. "Got the news of sad demise of former MLA Dr Kalpana Parulekar. She was unwell for quite some time. Humble condolences..," tweeted Nath.
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath pays his tribute on Twitter
Firebrand leader, raised several public issues, remained unmarried
Parulekar, a firebrand leader known for raising several public issues, had earlier represented the Mahidpur Assembly constituency in Ujjain district. She was also jailed for leading violent agitations over some public issues. She was unmarried and is survived by her brothers, a family member said.
