D Prakash Rao cremated with full state honours Post News Network
Cuttack: The mortal remains of social activist and Padma Shri D Prakash Rao were consigned to flames Thursday as Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Navee Patnaik, senior leaders, friends, family and students bid a tearful adieu to the selfless stalwart.
Padma Shri Rao passed away Wednesday at the age of 63 due to coronavirus related complications at Cuttack SCB Medical College and Hospital.
Many people had gathered at the Kaliaboda crematorium here where he was cremated with full state honours, Thursday.
Rao was admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) Cuttack December 25 after being infected with COVID-19.