Amid casteism and opposition, a Kurundvad man s fight to ensure people can have dignity in death Driven by the understanding that people need moral and emotional support when a loved one dies, Appasso has often pitched in with his own funds for others funerals. Sanket Jain February 15, 2021 10:26:31 IST In the last three decades, Appasso has helped over a thousand families in Kurundvad to bid goodbye to their deceased family members in a dignified way. All photographs by the author
Every February, Appasso Bandgar would submit an application to the municipal council. In 2019, when it was rejected for the 15th year in a row, he decided he d had enough. His demand was simple: the Nagarpalika should set up a fund to give the family of deceased individuals Rs 2500, to complete the