Overview

• His cremation on Friday included official state honours and literary funeral rites in Raipur.
• A commemorative volume of his letters and unpublished writings is nearing publication.
• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and other leaders hailed his passing as an irreparable loss to Hindi and Chhattisgarhi literature.
• An Ayurvedic physician by training, Dubey authored five books and performed satirical poetry across India and abroad.
• His humorous verses during the COVID-19 pandemic and global recitals elevated Chhattisgarhi culture on the world stage.