India News | Odisha: Naveen Patnaik Expresses Grief on Demise of Former CM Hemananda Biswal

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 26 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday expressed grief on the demise of former Chief Minister Hemananda Biswal and described him as an "efficient and popular politician".

In a condolence message, he said, "His contribution to the betterment of the marginalized sections of society and overall development of the state will be remembered."

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The Chief Minister conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wished them well.

Biswal, 83, passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar while undergoing treatment on Friday.

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Biswal served as the Chief Minister of Odisha twice from December 7, 1989, to March 5, 1990, and from December 6, 1999, to March 5, 2000. (ANI)

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