India, May 9 -- LUCKNOW Asha Mishra, a stalwart of the progressive women's movement and mother of editor and senior journalist, Pranshu Mishra, passed away on Friday morning. She was 78. She is survived by her husband and two sons.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath extended deep condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the peace for the departed soul.

A teacher by profession with a strong association with the progressive women's movement, Asha Mishra was former state president of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), active member of the teachers' union and a staunch leader advocating for the rights of the poor, the oppressed, women and other marginalised sections of society.

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, union ...