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Rajya Sabha MP Raghunath Mohapatra dies of COVID-19, PM Modi expresses grief
BHUBANESWAR : Rajya Sabha MP and renowned sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra passed away on Sunday due to COVID-19.He was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for treatment after being diagnosed with COVID-19.Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the demise of Mohapatra and said that he will be remembered for his contributions towards traditional crafts."Saddened by the demise of MP Shri Raghunath Mohapatra Ji. He made pioneering contributions to the world of art, architecture and culture.