President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have expressed grief over the demise of Aska BJD MP Ladu Kishore Swain, who passed away in a private hospital here late on Tuesday night.
Modi also spoke to Swain’s son Nachiketa and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.
The State Assembly also mourned the deaths of Swain and former MLA Priyanath Dey and conveyed condolences to their bereaved families.
Bringing an Obituary Reference, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the deaths of Swain and Dey are an irreparable loss to the nation, State and their respective families. Opposition Chief Whip Tara Prasad Bahinipati, BJP Legislature Party Leader KV Singh Deo, CPI(M) member Laxman Munda and Speaker Pradeep Kumar Amat also expressed deep grief over their demise.
Swain was 71. He was suffering from kidney ailments and admitted to the Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday after he complained of uneasiness in breathing.
Swain was also elected as MLA from the Kabisuryanagar constituency in Ganjam district in 2004 as a BJD candidate.