Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Odisha Assembly and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik, and Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday expressed their condolences over the death of former Sambalpur MLA and eminent physician Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi.
Dr. Panigrahi passed away at her residence in the Shanti Nagar area of Sambalpur district at 8:50 pm on Monday. She was 79 and had been battling serious neurological complications for the past three years. Her attending physician, Dr. Kabir Das Purohit, confirmed that her condition had reportedly deteriorated since Sunday evening.
Taking to social media platform X, Chief Minister Majhi said, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of senior leader, former MLA of Sambalpur, and eminent physician Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi. My condolences to the bereaved family, and I pray to Lord Shree Jagannath for the peace of her departed soul. Om Shanti.”
LoP and BJD president Naveen Patnaik also condoled her demise, writing, “I am saddened to learn about the passing of former Sambalpur MLA Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi. Her work as a public representative and healthcare provider will always be remembered by the people. I pray for the eternal peace of her soul and extend my condolences to the bereaved family members.”
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo described her as a “distinguished physician and a dedicated leader for Sambalpur.” Posting on X, he said, “I am deeply saddened to hear of her demise. I pray for the eternal peace of her soul and express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti.”
Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi was known both for her political contributions as a public representative and for her work in the medical field. Her passing marks the end of a significant chapter in Sambalpur’s public life, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to the community.
