New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Social activist and founder of Barefoot College in Rajasthan's Tilonia, Sanjit 'Bunker' Roy, passed away on Tuesday morning, with Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Ashok Gehlot expressing condolences over his demise and remembering his contribution to rural development and empowerment.

In a post on X, Tharoor expressed grief over Roy's demise, describing him as a visionary social activist, pioneer and educator who dedicated his life to empowering rural India through self-reliance, sustainable development and grassroots innovation.

"Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sanjit "Bunker" Roy, a Stephanian senior I had the privilege of meeting a few times. A visionary social activist, pioneer, and educator (and ...