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Ela Bhatt dies: Prominent Gandhian and founder of SEWA passes away at 89 after brief illness

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Ela Bhatt, noted Gandhian and women's rights activist who founded the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. She was 89. "It is with profound grief that we announce the passing away of our beloved and respected founder, Smt Elaben Bhatt, a pioneer in advocating women workers' rights; we strive to carry her legacy forward," SEWA Bharat tweeted.