Bhubaneswar: Padma Shri Rajat Kar was an eminent litterateur and an exceptional researcher on Jagannath cult, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik noted today. The CM expressed deepest condolences on the demise of Kar, who passed away on Sunday. He was 88.
Padma Shri Rajat Kar enriched Odia language and literature in manifold ways. He had immense knowledge on ‘Bhanja’ literature and his contribution to the promotion of Jagannath culture remains memorable, said Naveen.
Odisha has lost an able son, said Naveen, expressing sympathies to the bereaved family members. The Odisha CM announced that Kar’s final rites will be held with full State honours.
