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Odisha CM, Other leaders condole demise of eminent neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Mahapatra
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and other leaders mourned the demise of Padma Shri neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Mahapatra.


Bhubaneswar, Nov. 2:
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and other leaders on Monday expressed grief over the demise of Padma Shri awardee and eminent neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, who passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi this evening.

Dr Mahapatra, 73, was suffering from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. His death has been widely mourned across Odisha's medical, academic and political circles, with leaders recalling his outstanding contributions to healthcare, medical education and research.

In a post on X, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said he was deeply saddened by the demise of Dr Mahapatra.Describing Dr Mahapatra as one of the country's eminent neurosurgeons and a leading personality in medical science, the Chief Minister said he had enriched the healthcare sector and brought honour to Odisha and the nation.

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— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) November 2, 2026


Health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling, in a post on X, said the news of Dr Mahapatra's demise had deeply saddened him. He recalled the neurosurgeon's exceptional knowledge, expertise and dedicated service in medical science, which had given renewed hope to countless people.

Higher Education Minister also expressed profound grief, describing Dr Mahapatra's passing as an irreparable loss to the medical fraternity. In his condolence message, the Minister highlighted the neurosurgeon's extraordinary contributions to medical science and healthcare, which would continue to inspire Odisha and the country.


Former Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief over the demise of eminent neurosurgeon Dr Mahapatra.

In a condolence message, Patnaik said Dr Mahapatra had left an indelible mark on medical science through several rare and successful surgeries. He recalled the doctor's memorable contributions to the establishment of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and the delivery of advanced healthcare services to people.

Also Read: Eminent Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Mahapatra passes away at AIIMS Delhi

Dr Mahapatra, a pioneering figure in Indian neurosurgery and founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, leaves behind an enduring legacy in medical education, institutional development and neurological research.