Gangadhar Mohapatra who was, an active freedom fighter and a veteran Orissa Congress leader died after a brief illness at the age of 91. His condition has deteriorated after his recent surgery and since then he was not keeping good health. He complained of chest pain Wednesday evening and died before his family doctor could reach his residence, family members said. He is survived by six sons and four daughters. Mohapatra was elected to the Orissa assembly four times - in 1967, 1974, 1980 and 1985. He served as a cabinet minister in the Nandini Satpathy and J.B. Patnaik governments. He had held various portfolios under different governments including those of finance, tourism and culture. Born in 1915 in Biswanathpur village in the coastal district of Puri, Mohapatra joined India's freedom movement from his school days and was jailed twice for protesting against British rule. << The Silver Lining after a Whiplash Injury Premature Babies Born At 23 Weeks Should Be Allowed To Die >> Recommended Reading Chest Pain Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life! READ MORE Costochondritis Inflammation of the cartilage that joins the ribs to the breastbone is known as Costochondritis. It is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal chest pain. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips Diaphragmatic Hernia Indian Medical Journals More News on: Chest PainDeath FactsCostochondritis
Gangadhar Mohapatra who was, an active freedom fighter and a veteran Orissa Congress leader died after a brief illness at the age of 91. His condition has deteriorated after his recent surgery and since then he was not keeping good health. He complained of chest pain Wednesday evening and died before his family doctor could reach his residence, family members said. He is survived by six sons and four daughters. Mohapatra was elected to the Orissa assembly four times - in 1967, 1974, 1980 and 1985. He served as a cabinet minister in the Nandini Satpathy and J.B. Patnaik governments. He had held various portfolios under different governments including those of finance, tourism and culture. Born in 1915 in Biswanathpur village in the coastal district of Puri, Mohapatra joined India's freedom movement from his school days and was jailed twice for protesting against British rule. << The Silver Lining after a Whiplash Injury Premature Babies Born At 23 Weeks Should Be Allowed To Die >> Recommended Reading Chest Pain Ask any one who has experienced intense chest pain and they will vouch for the fact that it was the most frightening experience of their life! READ MORE Costochondritis Inflammation of the cartilage that joins the ribs to the breastbone is known as Costochondritis. It is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal chest pain. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia How to Reduce School Bag Weight - Simple Tips Diaphragmatic Hernia Indian Medical Journals More News on: Chest PainDeath FactsCostochondritis