President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday condoled the death of senior Congress leader and eminent social worker Jayanti Patnaik and said she endeared herself to the people of Odisha through her service and dedication.
“My condolences to her family, friends, and well-wishers," Murmu tweeted.
Jayanti Patnaik, who was also the first chairperson of the National Commission for Women, died in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. She was 90.
"Sad to learn about the demise of Smt Jayanti Patnaik, wife of former Odisha CM J.B. Patnaik. She was also an ex-MP and eminent social worker who endeared herself to the people of the state through her service and dedication. My condolences to her family, friends, and well-wishers," the President tweeted.
(Inputs from PTI)
