<p>He is survived by his wife Manju, a former Janata Dal activist, and a son and a daughter.<br />His cremation took place in the afternoon. A large number of leaders, cutting across political parties, attended it.<br /><br />Known for his simple lifestyle and consistent ideology, Mohan was a member of the Rajya Sabha (1978-84) and also chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). <br />Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy, former minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Arya Samaj leader Swami Agnivesh and noted journalist Kuldip Nayyar were among those who attended the cremation. <br /><br />Describing Mohan as “the last Gandhian”, Reddy said: “Mohan was one of the great socialist intellectuals of independent India. He was a symbol of sacrifice and probity.”<br /><br />In a condolence message, former prime minister H D Deve Gowda said he was “shocked and saddened by the passing away of the veteran socialist leader”.<br /><br />“The late leader was not only a fellow-traveller on the path of socialism but also like an elder brother to me,” Gowda said in his message. <br /><br />Under his chairmanship, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission also became a vehicle for upliftment of the rural artisans.<br /><br />Swami Agnivesh said Mohan practised what he preached. “His example of simplicity, concern for the fellow-beings and poor are highly needed in the present India, where the disparities between the rich and poor are increasing,” he added.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife Manju, a former Janata Dal activist, and a son and a daughter.<br />His cremation took place in the afternoon. A large number of leaders, cutting across political parties, attended it.<br /><br />Known for his simple lifestyle and consistent ideology, Mohan was a member of the Rajya Sabha (1978-84) and also chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). <br />Union Minister S Jaipal Reddy, former minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Arya Samaj leader Swami Agnivesh and noted journalist Kuldip Nayyar were among those who attended the cremation. <br /><br />Describing Mohan as “the last Gandhian”, Reddy said: “Mohan was one of the great socialist intellectuals of independent India. He was a symbol of sacrifice and probity.”<br /><br />In a condolence message, former prime minister H D Deve Gowda said he was “shocked and saddened by the passing away of the veteran socialist leader”.<br /><br />“The late leader was not only a fellow-traveller on the path of socialism but also like an elder brother to me,” Gowda said in his message. <br /><br />Under his chairmanship, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission also became a vehicle for upliftment of the rural artisans.<br /><br />Swami Agnivesh said Mohan practised what he preached. “His example of simplicity, concern for the fellow-beings and poor are highly needed in the present India, where the disparities between the rich and poor are increasing,” he added.</p>