Eminent neurologist, Padma Shri recipient Dr Ashok Panagariya no more
Dr Panagariya, the recipient of the Padma Shri, was undergoing treatment at EHCC Hospital here since April 25 this year after testing positive for COVID.
Jaipur: Noted neurologist Dr Ashok Panagariya passed away due to post-Covid complications here on Friday. He was 71.
Dr Panagariya, the recipient of the Padma Shri, was undergoing treatment at EHCC Hospital here since April 25 this year after testing positive for COVID-19.
Panagariya received the Merit Award from the Government of Rajasthan in 1992. He was the Head of the Department of Neurology at SMS Hospital. He was the principal between 2006 and 2010. In the year 2002, he was conferred with the Dr BC Roy Award by the Medical Council of India. He received the Padma Shri in 2014.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise.
"Dr Ashok Panagariya made a mark as an outstanding neurologist. His pioneering work in the medical field will benefit generations of doctors and researchers. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti," Mr Modi tweeted.
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, State president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dr Satish Poonia were among those leaders who also mourned the demise.
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