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Bishnu Sethi, a senior BJP leader and Dhamnagar MLA, died on Monday while receiving treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar. He was 61.
Sachidananda Mohanty, Medical Superintendent at AIIMS, stated that Sethi was admitted to the hospital on August 16 of this year. He had multiple diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, and he needed dialysis three times a week in the hospital.
“Despite our best efforts, he died of acute cardiac failure at 7.45 a.m. on Monday,” he informed.
“Saddened by the demise of Shri Bishnu Charan Sethi, a prominent public figure in Odisha. A prolific writer, Shri Sethi was an eminent legislator. His demise leaves a void which is difficult to fill. My heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers and followers,” Murmu tweeted.
Expressing his condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Sethi’s contribution to the progress of Odisha is unique. As a hardworking MLA, his contribution to social empowerment and creating a unique identity is commendable.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that Sethi’s welfare work for the people as a public representative will always be remembered. Patnaik paid condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
Source:OCN
