Odisha Assembly adjourned for half a day; members condole death of Governor Ganeshi Lal’s wife

Winter Session of Odisha Assembly begins with first half adjournment

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned for half a day Monday, as members condoled the death of Sushila Devi, the wife of Governor Ganeshi Lal.

Chief Minister and Leader of the House Naveen Patnaik moved a condolence motion in the House as soon as it assembled for the day.

She was a pious person, Patnaik said, while conveying his sympathy to the governor and other members of the bereaved family.

Leader of Opposition P K Naik of the BJP and Congress Legislature Party leader Narasingha Mishra also mourned the demise of the first lady.

Speaker S N Pato announced adjournment of the House till 3 pm, after members stood in silence for two minutes in respect of the departed soul.

Sushila Devi, 75, died on Sunday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. She, along with the governor and four other family members, had tested positive for COVID-19 November 1.

PNN/Agencies

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