Bhubaneswar, 7 August (H.S.) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed profound grief over the passing of Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, a former Minister in the Odisha Government and former Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly.

Taking to social media, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi shared his sorrow, stating, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Shri Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, former Minister in the Odisha Government and former Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

He offered prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, saying, I pray before Lord Jagannath for the eternal peace of the departed soul and extend my condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed his grief, stating, I am saddened and deeply pained to hear about the passing of Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, former Minister in the Odisha Government and former Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

He described Mardaraj’s contributions to Odisha’s political landscape as “ever memorable” and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj served the state in various capacities and was respected for his commitment to public service and leadership in Odisha’s political arena. His demise marks the end of an era in the state's legislative history.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda