Various political parties, leaders, social and culturalorganisations expressed their profound grief over the demise of former Odisha Chief Minister, former Assam Governor and former Union Minister JB Patnaik.
Congress leader and former Rourkela MlA Pravat Mohaptra, recalling his association with Patnaik, said the sad demise is a personal blow tohim as well as an irreparable loss to the State and nation. When thereis drought of talented persons in politics, his death can be described as the end of an era, he described.
local BJP unit also described the death of Patnaik as a great loss tothe State in particular and to nation in general. lead Rourkela convenor Priyabrata Bhanja in his condolence message said Patnaik was ‘Dronacharya’ in Odisha politics.
Sambad Sahitya Ghar, Rourkela unit general secretary Prasanta Das expressing his deep grief on the demise of Patnaik said it is a blow to Odia literature. “He was the main architect in introducing the use of Odia in Government works of the State. He has written many books and articles. A frontline journalist, he edited many news papers andjournals,” he said. Besides, BJD, CPM, CPI, SUCI, AAP and varioustrade unions expressed their deep condolences.