Padma Shri Manoj Das, An Iconic Writer Of Modern Odisha, Passes Away | OTV News
2 min read Bhubaneswar: Eminent Odia litterateur and Padma Shri Manoj Das handed away whereas present process remedy at a nursing dwelling in Puducherry. He was 87.
Das had been underneath remedy on the nursing dwelling at Sri Aurobinda Ashram in Puducherry as a result of old-age associated illnesses and breathed his final at 8.15 this night, household sources mentioned.
Das had carved a distinct segment for himself within the area of literature over the previous a number of a long time. He wrote many brief tales, novels and poems which have been extremely appreciated by readers the world over.
He was honoured with the celebrated civilian award, Padma Shri in 2001 and Padma Bhusan this 12 months for his pioneering work in literature.
Odisha Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal condoled the passing away of Das and mentioned he would proceed to encourage generations via his timeless literary works.
Hon’ble Governor condoles the unhappy demise of legendary author and thinker Prof. Manoj Das and conveys his heartfelt sympathy to his household and his readers. “He would continue to inspire generations through his timeless literary works”, noticed Hon’ble Governor. pic.twitter.com/AHOXMXw0jb
— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) April 27, 2021
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik mentioned Das has left an indelible mark within the area of literature along with his huge number of immortal works and left a void which might by no means be stuffed.
The demise of the literary doyen is an irreparable loss to the world of Odia and English literature. My ideas and prayers with the bereaved relations, readers and followers.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) April 27, 2021
BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda termed the dying of Das as an unrepairable loss to the literary world.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜଗତରେ ଗୋଟିଏ ଯୁଗର ଅବସାନ। ଅନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ସ୍ତରରେ ଖ୍ୟାତ, କିମ୍ବଦନ୍ତୀ ସାହିତ୍ୟିକ ଏବଂ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ଶିକ୍ଷାବିତ ପଦ୍ମଭୂଷଣ ମନୋଜ ଦାସଙ୍କ ଦେହାନ୍ତ ଖବର ଶୁଣି ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ @PandaJay ଗଭୀର ଭାବେ ମର୍ମାହତ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି। ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜଗତ ପାଇଁ ଅପୂରଣୀୟ କ୍ଷତି ବୋଲି ସେ କହିଛନ୍ତି। ଓଁ ଶାନ୍ତି 🙏🙏#ManojDas#Odisha
— Baijayant Panda Odia (@Panda_Odia) April 27, 2021
Expressing grief over the demise of the legendary author, Odisha PCC president Niranjan Patnaik mentioned he misplaced a pricey buddy and a properly wisher.
Today, I misplaced a pricey buddy and a properly wisher. The passing away of Padma Bhusan Shri Manoj Das, just isn’t solely a private loss for me, however for the whole nation and state. His passing away has left an enormous void within the literary area. My deepest condolences to his household. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/3ly9wvZfY3
— Niranjan Patnaik (@NPatnaikOdisha) April 27, 2021
