Seven-term BJD MLA and former Odisha minister Damodar Rout passed away at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack. He was on ventilator support at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her deepest condolences, stating Rout's contributions to Odisha and the country will always be remembered. CM Naveen Patnaik also paid his last respects to Rout.
VIDEO | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) pays last respects to former minister and veteran BJD leader Damodar Rout, who passed away earlier today during treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. https://t.co/tPZe6CAbsU
President Droupadi Murmu expresses grief over demise of senior BJD leader, former Odisha minister Damodar Rout. https://t.co/NBFQGO9AZ7
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.
Seven-term BJD MLA and ex-Odisha minister #DamodarRout passed away today after suffering a heart attack. He was 82. Rout was on ventilator support at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. https://t.co/1guVV9pfs8
PHOTO | Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) met Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) in Bhubaneswar earlier today. https://t.co/3VcBB5n9OK