Amit Shah mourns death of Swami Kesavananda Bharathi, says 'irreplaceable loss for nation'

Mourning demise of  Swami Kesavananda Bharathi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday stated death to be 'an irreplaceable loss for nation'. Kesavananda Bharathi, a petitioner in a case that led to Supreme Court evolving celebrated doctrine of basic structure of Constitution, died in Kasaragod on Sunday.

Taking to Twitter, Amit Shah said that Kesavananda Bharathi 'will always be remembered as an icon of Indian culture for his rich contribution to safeguard our trition and ethos' and furr extended his deepest condolences to his followers.

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Police h said 79-year old Kerala-based seer Kesavananda Bharathi Sripagalvaru died at Edaneer Mutt here due to -related ailments. case in which Bharathi h challenged a Kerala Land Reform Act nearly four deces ago set principle that Supreme Court is guardian of basic structure of Constitution and verdict involved 13 judges largest bench ever to sit in apex court. case of Kesavananda Bharathi vs State of Kerala was heard for 68 days and continues to hold top spot for longest proceedings ever to have taken place in top court.

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PM Modi pays tribute

Earlier in day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Kesavananda Bharati for his contributions towards community service and empowering downtrodden. 

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