Odisha mourns death of Padma Shri neurosurgeon Ashok Mahapatra
The eminent medical expert passed away this evening while undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
Eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri recipient Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra passed away this evening at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, according to Kalinga TV.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his sadness on X, describing Mahapatra as a distinguished neurosurgeon and a pioneering figure in medical science who brought pride to Odisha and the nation.
Odisha Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik said the passing of the physician was an irreplaceable loss for both the state and India.
Patnaik noted that Mahapatra left an indelible mark on medical science through rare and successful surgical interventions and helped in establishing AIIMS in Odisha.
KIIT-KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta also paid tribute, noting that Mahapatra was the first Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and remembered for the historic Jaga–Kalia surgery.
Political leaders and people from various walks of life expressed grief over the death of the medical expert.