Bhubaneshwar, June 16: Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik and other dignitaries have expressed their deep grief over the demise of State's former Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare.  

Veteran Congress leader and former Odisha Governor Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare passed away late last night. He was 95.
Bhandare was a senior Congress leader from Maharashtra and a former Rajya Sabha member for three terms. He also practised as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court and served as Governor of Odisha from August 2007 to March 2013.

The current Governor of Odisha, Raghubar Das, condoled the death of Bhandare, posting on his X handle, "Deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of former Governor of Odisha and prominent politician Muralidhar Chandrakant Bhandare. Praying Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath to repose the immortal soul and give strength to his family members to bear this sorrow."

Describing Bhandare's passing as an irreparable loss, Odisha CM Majhi said, "His knowledge and amiable nature made him beloved by the people of the entire state."

Taking to his official X handle, Majhi said, "I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former Odisha Governor Muralidhar Chandrakant Bhandare. His Highness Bhandare's contribution during his tenure as Governor was very significant. We pray for the eternal peace of Bhandare's soul and express our condolences to his family and friends.

Former CM Naveen Patnaik, also took to his official X handle and said, "I am saddened to learn of the demise of Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare, the former Governor of Odisha and veteran politician."

He added further, "His humble and innocent nature along with his dedication to the progress of the state and the welfare of the people will always be a source of inspiration. May his soul rest in peace and my condolences to the bereaved family." 

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