prime minister condoles demise of nilamani routray

Monday, October 04, 2004

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the demise of former Chief Minister of Orissa, Shri Nilamani Routray.

In a message, the Prime Minister said, “I am shocked to learn about the demise of Shri Nilamani Routray, today morning at the S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack.

Shri Routray was a great patriot, democrat and an outstanding leader who contributed substantially to public life throughout his long political career. His contributions to the State of Orissa as Chief Minister and as a Legislator will always be cherished by the people of Orissa.

I convey condolences to the bereaved family and pray that the soul of Shri Routray may rest in peace.”