THE People’s Progressive Party has extended deepest sympathy to the followers in Guyana and abroad of Indian spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who died Sunday in a hospital in southern India. He was 86. Sri Satya Sai Baba was revered by millions of followers as a living god.

The PPP, in a statement, noted that Sai Baba was a great humanitarian who did a great deal to help the poor in India and internationally. “His death is a blow to humanity,” the ruling party said.

“We are certain that the legions of his followers will continue to propagate his teachings and his works,” the PPP stated, as it once again extends its condolences to all of the followers everywhere of Sri Satya Sai Baba.
Sai Baba, who was admitted to hospital in his hometown of Puttaparti a month ago, died on Sunday last of multiple organ failure.
His followers, estimated to number six million, included top Indian politicians, business tycoons and Bollywood stars.
Sai Baba, with distinctive frizzy hair and always clad in his trademark saffron robes, ran schools and hospitals through trusts in numerous countries.
He was credited with mystical powers including conjuring objects out of thin air.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sai Baba’s death was “an irreparable loss” to all.