Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of eminent litterateur Rajat Kumar Kar, in a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday.
take to twitter, PM Modi Said, “Dr Rajat Kumar Kar was a cultural icon. His versatile personality was reflected in the way he described the Rath Yatra, wrote on diverse subjects and worked to revive the Pala art. Saddened by his passing away. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.”
Also, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over the demise of the eminent scholar.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said, “Late Car has enriched Odia literature in various ways, he will always be remembered for his wonderful contribution in promoting Odia culture and traditions, especially Jagannath culture. Lost a proud son.”
Padma Shri awardee Rajat Kumar Kar passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
He was 88 years old and had heart-related ailments.
Earlier on Sunday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over the demise of the eminent scholar.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister had said, “Late Kar has enriched Odia literature in various ways, he will always be remembered for his wonderful contribution in promoting Odia culture and traditions, especially Jagannath culture, today Odisha has lost a proud son.”
Rajat Kumar Kar, a Padma Shri awardee in 2021 for literature and education, had heart-related ailments and was under medication.
A speaker of Jagannath culture, he was known for his remarks on TV and radio for six decades during the annual Rath Yatra.
He was also instrumental in the revival of the dying Pala art of Odisha.
Kar’s last rites will be performed with full state honours.