BHUBANESHWAR
: Former Odisha governor
Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare
passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. He was a distinguished Congress leader from Maharashtra and a three-term Rajya Sabha member.
Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former CM Naveen Patnaik expressed deep sorrow over Bhandare's passing. He also served as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court and was the governor of Odisha from August 2007 to March 2013.
The current governor of Odisha, Raghubar Das, shared his grief, stating, "Deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of former governor of Odisha and prominent politician Muralidhar Chandrakant Bhandare."
He added, "May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath give place to his soul in his feet and give strength to his family members to bear this sorrow."
Odisha CM Majhi described Bhandare's passing as an irreparable loss.
"His knowledge and amiable nature made him beloved by the people of the entire state," Majhi said.
Majhi took to his official X handle to express his condolences. "I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former
Odisha governor
Muralidhar Chandrakant Bhandare. His Highness Bhandare's contribution during his tenure as governor was very significant. We pray for the eternal peace of Bhandare's soul and express our condolences to his family and friends."
Former CM Naveen Patnaik also expressed his sorrow on his official X handle. "I am saddened to learn of the demise of Muralidhar Chandrakant Bhandare, the former Governor of Odisha and veteran politician," Patnaik stated.
Patnaik added, "His humble and innocent nature along with his dedication to the progress of the state and the welfare of the people will always be a source of inspiration. May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to the bereaved family."
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