The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day without transacting any business as a mark of respect for Biju Janata Dal member Ladu Kishore Swain, who died at age 71 on February 05, 2019. Soon after the House met for the day, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan announced that the Odisha MP had passed away.
Sad to hear of the passing of Shri Ladu Kishore Swain, MP (LS) from Aska, Odisha. He contributed immensely to society in various roles. My condolences to his family, constituents and colleagues #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 6, 2019
Following the inputs, The House paid silent tribute to the member and was then adjourned for the day. Ladu Kishore Swain died at age 71 on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, He was admitted to ‘Apollo hospital’ in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday due to kidney-related ailments. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Aska constituency in 2014.
Anguished by the passing away of Lok Sabha MP from Aska, Odisha, Shri Ladu Kishore Swain Ji. He will be remembered for his rich service to society. His work towards rural development was noteworthy. Spoke to his son Nachiketa and expressed condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2019
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of BJD Lok Sabha member Ladu Kishore Swain. “Anguished by the passing away of Lok Sabha MP from Aska, Odisha, Ladu Kishore Swainji.
He will be remembered for his rich service to society. His work towards rural development was noteworthy. Spoke to his son Nachiketa and expressed condolences,” The PM tweeted!
“Sad to hear of the passing of Shri Ladu Kishore Swain, MP (LS) from Aska, Odisha. He contributed immensely to society in various roles. My condolences to his family, constituents and colleagues”, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted!!