Guwahati (Assam) [India], Renowned activist and Padma Shri awardee Birubal Rabha passed away at a government hospital in Guwahati after a long battle with cancer. Rabha spent his life fighting against social evils like superstition and witchcraft. Dedicated to. 70 and was born in 1954 in Thakurvila village near Meghalaya Borde in Goalpara district of Assam Expressing his condolences, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on Deeply saddened." Through her tireless efforts to end social evils, she illuminated the path of countless women with hope and confidence. Coming from a challenging life, he epitomized courage against all odds. Assam will always be grateful for his leadership in the service of society. om Shanti. Inspired by their work, with unwavering determination and courage, we will always be inspired to continue serving the community, despite the challenges. "My heart is filled with deep sorrow at the news of Baidev's demise. His demise has left an irreparable void in the social fabric of Assam. May his soul rest in peace and I express my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. In 2015, the Assam Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Assam Vet Hunting (Prohibition and Protection) Act, 2015, marking the end of an era in his social work. The contribution was recognized by the Government of India, which awarded him the prestigious Padma Shri. His activism was reportedly sparked by a tragic experience involving the misdiagnosis of his son by a village quack doctor in 1985.