Biju Janata Dal (BJP) MLA and former Odisha speaker Surjya Narayan Patro passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday. According to reports, the sitting legislator from Digapahandi was rushed to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after his health condition deteriorated on Saturday (September 2) afternoon.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief over the demise. He also described Patro as an efficient administrator and organiser. "The CM expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family along with wishing the departed soul peace, the Odisha CMO stated.
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