Ex-Cong MLC Baburao Tidke Passes Away, Tributes Pour In Veteran former Congress MLC Baburao Tidke passed away on Sunday morning following a long illness at the age of 85. Tidke, a prominent figure in Nagpur’s political landscape, was widely recognized for his contributions to education, rural development, and the cooperative movement in Vidarbha. He was the founder-president of Shriram Gramin Vikas Shikshan Sanstha, an organization dedicated to advancing education among rural and backward-class students. His legacy includes establishing an education campus in Mouda, Nagpur district, where he founded an engineering college named after late former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. Tidke’s work extended beyond education. He played a pivotal role in strengthening the cooperative movement in Vidarbha, a region known for its agrarian economy. His efforts were instrumental in empowering local communities and fostering economic growth through collective initiatives. Political leaders and colleagues paid heartfelt tributes to his passing, highlighting his impact on public life and his role in shaping the careers of many active leaders today. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised Tidke’s contributions, stating that he had provided direction to Nagpur’s politics and made significant strides in education and cooperation. Fadnavis recalled attending a felicitation event for Tidke’s 85th birthday, underscoring their personal connection. “With his death, we have lost a genial personality,” Fadnavis said, reflecting on Tidke’s enduring influence. Union minister and Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari, who described Tidke as a personal and family friend, emphasized his multifaceted contributions to Vidarbha’s social, political, educational, and agricultural sectors.#nagpur #nitin_gadkari #devendra_fadnavis #baburao_tidke #shriram_gramin_vikas_shikshan_sanstha
