Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan awardee, eminent litterateur Manoj Das from Odisha has passed away at the age of 87 years while undergoing treatment at a nursing home in Puducherry.
President Ram Nath Kovind condoled the demise of the renowned litterateur. Taking to Twitter, the President said that the demise of Das is a huge loss to the world of Odia and English writing.
The passing of Manoj Das is a huge loss to the world of Odia & English writing. His towering stature as a fiction writer, his simplicity & spirituality gave him a unique identity. A Padma Bhushan, he was given many prestigious awards. My condolences to his family and admirers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 28, 2021
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had paid their condolences to the deceased litterateur.
Shri Manoj Das distinguished himself as a noted educationist, popular columnist and prolific writer. He made rich contributions to English and Odia literature. He was a leading exponent of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021
We at the Su-Niti News condole the demise of the litterateur.
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