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Academic and Activist Kamal Mitra Chenoy Passes Away at 74
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:25 AM
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Kamal Mitra Chenoy, an academic and activist renowned for his firm belief in secularism and pluralism, died in 2026 at the age of 74. His lifelong commitment to inclusive values left a lasting impact on public discourse.
He was born in 1951 and spent decades as an academic, teaching and researching subjects that emphasized critical thinking and social justice. His work often highlighted the importance of secular values in a diverse society.
As an activist, Chenoy participated in numerous initiatives promoting communal harmony and pluralism, advocating for policies that protected minority rights and encouraged dialogue across cultural lines.
His passing in 2026 marks the end of an era for those who admired his unwavering dedication to secularism and pluralism; colleagues remember him as a mentor who inspired generations to uphold democratic ideals.
As an activist, Chenoy participated in numerous initiatives promoting communal harmony and pluralism, advocating for policies that protected minority rights and encouraged dialogue across cultural lines.
His passing in 2026 marks the end of an era for those who admired his unwavering dedication to secularism and pluralism; colleagues remember him as a mentor who inspired generations to uphold democratic ideals.