Bhubaneswar, April 12 -- Condolences poured in from all quarters as former Odisha Health Minister and three-time Bhograi MLA Kamala Das passed away in Cuttack on Friday.

Das was 79. She breathed his last at a private hospital in Cuttack while undergoing treatment. She was admitted to the hospital around 12 days ago after being diagnosed with lungs infection.

Das was on ventilator at the hospital for the last three days while she passed away at around 12.30 am on Friday.

Das was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly thrice from Bhograi constituency under Balasore district from 1990-2004. She also worked as the Health Minister of Odisha.

Das' last rites will be performed at Shankhari village today.

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