Former Odisha Minister Susant Singh Dies at 53

Susant Singh, a former minister in Odisha, passed away at the age of 53 while undergoing treatment in Bhubaneswar.

He was a prominent leader from western Odisha and served as the Labour and Employment Minister and later as the Rural Development Minister in the Naveen Patnaik government.

Singh represented the Bhatli assembly constituency for three consecutive terms but lost the 2024 assembly polls to the BJP's Irasis Acharya.

His death was condoled by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Patnaik, and other leaders across party lines.

His mortal remains were taken to the state assembly premises for leaders and legislators to pay their last respects before being taken to his native place for the final rites.