TNI Bureau: Condolences poured in for senior BJD leader Dr. Damodar Rout, who passed away early this morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik personally went to pay his last respect to the departed soul. Several leaders and eminent personalities had a last darshan of Dr. Rout at his residence.
Dr. Damodar Rout’s mortal remains were later taken to Odisha Assembly and Sankha Bhavan. A guard of honour was given to him at the Assembly.
From President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with several dignitaries paid their tributes to the veteran leader.
“Saddened by the demise of veteran leader Shri Damodar Rout who served as minister several times in Odisha Government. Shri Rout’s contribution to the progress of Odisha and the country will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to his family members and followers,” said President Droupadi Murmu on the X.
Odisha Chief Minister on his X handle said, “I am saddened to learn about the demise of senior Biju Janata Dal leader and former minister Damodar Rout. 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. My condolences to the bereaved family members.”
Odisha Governor also paid his tributes through a post on X. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also mourned the demise of Dr. Rout.
Likewise, BJP National VP Baijayant Panda expresses condolences on the demise of senior leader Damodar Rout; tweets, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing away of the senior politician, former minister of #Odisha govt and my friend Dr. Damodar Rout. May his soul rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, the veteran leader’s body is being taken to his native Pradeep-Erasama where the people will pay their last respected before it is cremated at Puri Swargadwara later in the evening today.