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Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh, an organisation synonymous with public toilets and fighting open defecation in India, passed away at the age of 80 after a heart attack. Pathak, also known as the "Toilet Man of India", established Sulabh in 1970, combining technical innovation with humanitarian principles, and became a pioneer in creating sustainable sanitation initiatives. ....
Before the Swachch Bharat Mission made toilets a topic of discussion in society, Bindeshwar Pathak, a pioneer of public restrooms in India, earned the nickname "Toilet Man of India" despite frequently facing criticism for the job he was doing, notably from his father-in-law. The story of Pathak's father-in-law feeling that his daughter's life had been damaged because he was unable to disclose what his son-in-law did for a career is well-known. ....