Dr Raseswari Panigrahi, Renowned gynaecologist and Former Sambalpur MLA, passes away
Odisha Mourns Loss of Veteran Leader Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi, former MLA of Sambalpur and a renowned gynaecologist, passed away at her residence in Shanti Nagar, Sambalpur, on Monday. She was 79 and had been battling serious neurological complications for the past three years.
Her attending physician, Dr. Kabir Das Purohit, confirmed that her health had deteriorated significantly since Sunday evening.
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Before entering active politics, Dr Panigrahi had a long and distinguished career in the medical field. After completing her MBBS from Burla, she joined the government service in 1972 as a specialist in gynaecology. She initially served at the District Headquarters Hospital in Sundargarh.
Over the years, she went on to serve as a professor at a medical college, contributing significantly to healthcare and medical education until her retirement. Her academic journey began at Ispat Vidyalaya in Rourkela, followed by higher studies at Gangadhar Meher College in Sambalpur, reports Odisha Bytes.
Her demise has drawn heartfelt condolences from leaders across the political spectrum in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over her passing, describing her as a senior leader, former MLA of Sambalpur, and an eminent physician.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Chief Minister Majhi said, “I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of senior leader, former MLA of Sambalpur, and eminent physician Dr. Raseswari Panigrahi. My condolences to the bereaved family, and I pray to Lord Shree Jagannath for the peace of her departed soul. Om Shanti,” reports Premeya News.
Leader of the Opposition and president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Naveen Patnaik, also mourned her death. He stated that her contributions as a public representative and healthcare provider would always be remembered by the people and extended his condolences to her family members.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo remembered her as a distinguished physician and a dedicated leader for Sambalpur. Expressing his grief, he said he was deeply saddened by her demise and prayed for eternal peace for her soul while extending his sympathies to her family.
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