New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep condolences on the demise of distinguished writer Padma Shri Manoj Das, who passed away yesterday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital home in Puducherry.
“Shri Manoj Das distinguished himself as a noted educationist, popular columnist and prolific writer. He made rich contributions to English and Odia literature. He was a leading exponent of Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti,” tweeted the Prime Minister.
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Shri Manoj Das distinguished himself as a noted educationist, popular columnist and prolific writer. He made rich contributions to English and Odia literature. He was a leading exponent of Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021
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Das was associated with Sri Aurobindo Ashram and was hospitalised for nearly a year at the ashram nursing home with terminal cancer.
Das had conferred the Padma Bhushan award last year for his contribution in the field of Literature and Education. He was earlier conferred the Padma Shri in 2001.
Das was a unique bilingual writer whose stories in both, Odia and English, were equally loved. Known for his simple, magical, and impactful writings, Das not only won the hearts of Odisha’s youth, but he also managed to impress novelist Graham Greene.
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