Kendrapara, Aug 22: Veteran freedom fighter Makar Charan Das passed away today at around 6:40 am. He was 99.
Das breathed his last while being under treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for kidney and lungs ailment. He is survived by a son. He was cremated at Banpur under Derabis block with the guard of honors.
The President of India felicitated the veteran during the ‘Kranti Divas’ in 2023.
A pall of gloom has descended on the village.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the demise of Das and said as a social reformer with patriotic service, he has also made significant contributions to social development. He was a great patriot and his humble and simple life is an inspiration to all.
Patnaik also expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.
