First Lady of Odisha Sushila Devi passes away

She had tested positive for Covid-19 on November 2.

By Sagar Satapathy Last updated Nov 23, 2020

TNI Bureau: Smt. Sushila Devi, 1st Lady of Odisha and Wife of Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal, passed away following Covid-19 complications.

Sushila Devi and Prof. Ganeshi Lal had tested positive for CoronaVirus on November 2 along with two of their family members. All were admitted to Covid Hospital.

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief at the passing away of Smt. Sushila Devi. The CM described her as a very warm and pious person.

CM Naveen Patnaik conveyed his deep sympathy to Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal and other members of the bereaved family.