Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of senior BJD leader and former Odisha Minister Susanta Singh.
A prominent leader from western Odisha, Singh represented the Bhatli assembly constituency for three consecutive terms after winning the elections in 2009, 2014 and 2019 on a BJD ticket. He, however, lost the 2024 assembly polls to the BJP’s Irasis Acharya.
Singh had served as the Labour and Employment Minister and later as the Rural Development Minister in the Naveen Patnaik government.
In his condolence message, CM Majhi said, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of senior leader and former Minister of the Odisha Government, Susanta Singh. I offer my condolences to the bereaved family members while praying at the feet of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for the eternal peace of his departed soul.”
Former Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal supremo Naveen Patnaik also expressed grief, stating: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former minister and senior Biju Janata Dal member Susanta Singh. With his demise, the party has lost a skilled organizer and a popular leader. His contributions to strengthening the Biju Janata Dal, along with his service to the people, will always remain memorable. While praying for the eternal peace of his departed soul, I also extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members during this sorrowful time.”
It is learnt that Singh’s mortal remains would be taken to the State Assembly premises for leaders and legislators to pay their last respects before being taken to his native place for the final rites.
