Bhubaneswar: Member of the Parliament from Aska Lok Sabha Constituency Ladu Kishore Swain passed away late Tuesday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 71.
Born July 8, 1947, Swain served as a member of the 16th Lok Sabha from Aska constituency in 2014 under the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Swain was also elected as an MLA from Kabisuryanagar Assembly Constituency in 2004.
Swain was suffering from kidney-related complications and was admitted to Bhubaneswar Apollo Hospital in Bhubaneswar in Bhubaneswar where he breathed his last, family sources said.
His mortal remains will be consigned to flames at his ancestral village Pathara in Kabisuryanagar area of Ganjam district.
Expressing grief over the demise of Swain, Chief minister Sri Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of the MP and conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family. The CM described the MP as an able parliamentarian who had also served as a member of state legislature. Odisha Legislative Assembly also paid condolence to the death of Swain.
Shocked to hear the demise of Sri Ladu Kishore Swain, MP, Aska. Convey my deep condolences to the bereaved family. Late Sri Swain was an able parliamentarian as well as a distinguished member of state legislature. His loss is profound. May his soul rest in peace.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 6, 2019
Meanwhile, PM Modi also expressed his grief through a tweet.
Anguished by the passing away of Lok Sabha MP from Aska, Odisha, Shri Ladu Kishore Swain Ji. He will be remembered for his rich service to society. His work towards rural development was noteworthy. Spoke to his son Nachiketa and expressed condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2019
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