Overview
- Close aide Nitin Pawar said Adhav died at 8:25 p.m. Monday of cardiac arrest after 12 days in a Pune hospital, where he had been on life support.
- His associate reported that his condition worsened during treatment with kidney failure preceding the cardiac arrest.
- His mortal remains will be kept at Hamal Bhavan on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a cremation without religious rituals at 5:30 p.m.
- He was a leading organiser of porters through the Hamal Panchayat and spearheaded the 'Ek Gaon, Ek Panwatha' anti-caste movement.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted condolences, and he is survived by wife Sheelatai and sons Asim and Amber after recent hospital visits from leaders including Sharad Pawar.