President of India Condoles the Passing Away of Shri Rabi Ray

President of India Condoles the Passing Away of Shri Rabi Ray
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 07.03.2017

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of veteran Socialist leader and eminent Parliamentarian Shri Rabi Ray.

In a condolence message to his wife,Dr. Saraswati Swain, the President has said, "I am sad to learn about the passing away of your husband, Shri Rabi Ray.

A freedom fighter, veteran Socialist leader and eminent Parliamentarian, Shri Ray served the nation in various capacities including as Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Speaker of the Lok Sabha. In his death, the nation has lost a leader who was always in touch with the grassroots of society.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray to the Almighty to give you and all members of your family the strength to bear this irreparable loss”.

This release issued at 1300 hrs.

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