Renowned Hindi critic and former head of the Hindi department at Allahabad University, Professor Rajendra Kumar, passed away in Prayagraj at the age of 83. His death has sent a wave of grief through the literary world.
हिंदी उर्दू के दोआब: मशहूर आलोचक प्रो. राजेंद्र कुमार का 83 साल की उम्र में निधन
A sad news has emerged from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where Professor Rajendra Kumar, a scholar of Hindi literature and a renowned critic, passed away on Thursday night. He breathed his last at the age of 83. He had been battling health problems for a long time. His death has sent a wave of grief among literature lovers and the academic community.
A Respected Critic of Hindi Literature
Professor Rajendra Kumar’s name is particularly prominent in the field of Hindi literary criticism. He headed the Hindi Department at Allahabad University and also held important socio-literary positions, such as the National President of the Jan Sanskriti Manch (People’s Cultural Forum).
Illness and Final Moments
For about the past year, Professor Kumar had been suffering from throat cancer. He was undergoing treatment at Kamala Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj, where he passed away on Thursday night.
Grief in the Literary Community
Upon hearing the news of his demise, a crowd of teachers, researchers, writers, and well-wishers gathered at his residence in Ilahganj. People are arriving to pay their respects and offer their last farewells. Professor Kumar was always known for his simplicity, profound intellect, and deep dedication to Hindi literature.
Last Wish: Body Donation
Professor Kumar had expressed his wish to donate his body after his death. His son, Priyam Ankit, said that his father’s last wish would be honored. His body will be donated to SRN Hospital in the afternoon, as he had desired.
Professor Rajendra Kumar’s Literary Contribution
Professor Rajendra Kumar’s contribution was not limited to teaching alone. As a critic, he had a distinct identity in Hindi literature and participated in numerous literary discussions, seminars, and critical debates. His critical style established several important benchmarks in Hindi literature.
His scholarship was not limited to criticism. Professor Kumar also guided many researchers and provided new perspectives to literary thought. It is for this reason that his passing has evoked widespread grief in the Hindi literary world.
Follow Us on… 
+