Former Odisha CM Hemananda Biswal passes away

NH Bureau Saturday, 26 February 2022 08:10:39 AM

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Odisha : Former Odisha Chief Minister and a senior Congress leader Hemananda Biswal passed away on Friday evening. He was 83 years old.

Born on December 1, 1939, he was elected Odisha Chief Minister twice — from 7 December 1989 to 5 March 1990 and again from 6 December 1999 to 5 March 2000.

He was also the first tribal chief minister of Odisha.

Biswal was admitted to hospital on February 8 after getting diagnosed with pneumonia and multi organ failure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders have condoled the demise of Hemananda Biswal.

Anguished by the passing away of former Odisha CM Shri Hemananda Biswal Ji. He was active in public life for many years and worked extensively among people. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2022

Saddened to know about the demise of former Chief Minister of Odisha Hemananda Biswal Ji.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and followers.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) February 25, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Shri Hemananda Biswal ji.

He was a stalwart of the Congress Party and would be remembered as a great tribal leader. pic.twitter.com/wNFJ1mDArj
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 25, 2022