Obituary

Shri G. Balkrishna Das

 

With profound grief and sorrow, This is to inform our Readers that  senior philatelist and Past president  South India Philatelists Association,  Shri. G. Balakrishna Das passed away  on 4th August, after a brief illness. He was the last surviving founder of the South India Philatelists Association, which started in 1956.

He was a long time Secretary and was President from 1996 till 2018. He was a thorough gentleman and worked very hard to make SIPA as one of the finest Philatelic Associations of our country.  Many stamp collectors have become philatelic exhibitors, due to his untiring efforts and guidance.

 

 During Tanapex 2017, He was honoured by the Postal Department. That was indeed one of a feather in his cap. We have lost a veteran philatelist and a Philately promoter of our country.

Our heartfelt condolences. May his soul Rest in Peace.