Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today expressed deep grief over the passing away of the prominent literary figure, former president of Odisha Sahitya Akademi Satakadi Hota.
In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said that Hota had the reputation of being an eminent and well-known literary figure of the State. He has left his indelible mark in the world of Odia literature through the creation of many quality stories, novels, poems and translated literature.
He also had a reputation as a skilled organizer and journalist.
Patnaik said that his passing away is an irreparable loss to the world of Odia literature.
The Chief Minister has announced that the last rites of Hota will be done with full State honour.
Patnaik prayed for the immortal soul to rest in peace. He also expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
