By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , BJP National VP , Baijayant Jay Panda and former Union Minister Dilip Ray, on Friday deeply condoled the sad demise of former Minister Damodar Rout, who passed away here at a private hospital. He was 83.
‘ I am saddened to learn about the demise of senior Biju Janata Party leader and former minister Damodar Raut. This is an irreparable loss in Odisha politics. His work for the service and betterment of the people will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to the bereaved family members, CM Patnaik said.
‘The end of a long and eventful chapter of Odisha politics!I am deeply saddened and deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing away of senior politician, former minister of Odisha government and longtime MLA, Biju Babu loyalist, my friend and long-time associate, Dr. Damodar Raut. May the bereaved soul rest in peace and condolences to the bereaved family,” BJP National VP Jay Panda said.
‘I am saddened and saddened to hear the news of the demise of former minister and senior leader Damodar Raut. He was active in politics for many years and engaged himself in public welfare work. Odisha has lost an articulate and experienced politician in his passing away. May the immortal soul rest in peace and express condolences to the bereaved family, ‘ Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
‘Deeply saddened by the demise of senior Biju Janata Dal leader and former minister Damodar Rout. His contributions to Odisha politics and service to the people will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed Soul, former Union Minister Dilip Ray said.
