Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday expressed deep grief and sorrow on the passing away of Indo-Anglian poet and Padma awardee Jayanta Mohapatra.
Mahapatra breathed his last around 9 pm while undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack city.
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Mourning his death, the CM described him as a legendary author and poet, who was a genius in both English and Odia literature. “He had successfully elevated the reach of Odia literature to a wider circle. His intellect and knowledge was a guiding spirit for many youngsters to write in English literature.”
“His mellifluous words will continue to weave their magic reminding us of the power of human expression. The vivid imagery of his writings about daily life, particularly drawn from Cuttack, will always remain a rich encapsulation of Odia life,” the CM added.
Naveen announced that the late poet will be laid to rest with full state honours on Monday.
He also wished peace and tranquility for the departed soul and expressed his deep sympathies for the family members.
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