Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has grieved the demise of veteran freedom fighter Makar Charan Das.
In a condolence message, the Chief Minister explained that the late Das was a great patriot. As a social reformer with patriotic service, he has also made significant contributions to social development. His selfless simple life is an inspiration to all.
The Chief Minister expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved family and prayed peace to the departed soul.
The CM has ordered to perform the last rites of the late Das with full state honors.
Das passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Cuttack this morning. He was 99.
Das, a native of Kendrapara district, was a Gandhian. He joined the freedom struggle on a call given by Mahatma Gandhi.