Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former MP and CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta.
Dasgupta, 83, died in Kolkata following prolonged illness.
“Saddened to learn about passing away of veteran Communist Party of India leader #GurudasDasgupta. He was a popular trade union leader and feisty parliamentarian. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and followers,” Patnaik tweeted.
Saddened to learn about passing away of veteran Communist Party of India leader #GurudasDasgupta. He was a popular trade union leader and feisty parliamentarian. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and followers.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 31, 2019
State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister RN Swain in his social media post said: “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran CPI leader Shri #Gurudas Dasgupta ji. Its a big loss for all of us.”
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of veteran CPI leader Shri #GurudasDasgupta ji. It's a big loss for all of us.
A respected parliamentarian, an excellent orator and veteran trade union leader, simplicity was his hallmark. My prayers are with his family.— Ranendra Pratap Swain (@rajaaswain) October 31, 2019
Swain also described Dasgupta as a respected Parliamentarian, an excellent orator and veteran trade union leader. “Simplicity was his hallmark. My prayers are with his family,” Swain said.
(PTI)