PM expresses grief over passing of Padma Shri awardee Ramdarash Mishra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed profound grief over the passing of Ramdarash Mishra, a revered litterateur and educationist whose contributions significantly shaped Hindi and Bhojpuri literature. The 102-year-old Padma Shri awardee passed away Friday night in the national capital after battling age-related health challenges.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of the renowned litterateur and educationist Ramdarash Mishra ji. His departure is an irreparable loss to Hindi and Bhojpuri literature. He will always be remembered for his popular works,” Modi said in a heartfelt message on his official X handle. “In this hour of grief, my deepest condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti!”

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Mishra’s literary legacy enriched India’s cultural heritage, especially through his efforts in promoting regional languages and nurturing generations of writers and scholars. His death has sent ripples through the literary fraternity, which mourns the loss of a true stalwart.

The Prime Minister’s tribute reflects the nation’s deep respect and sorrow for a literary giant whose work has left an enduring imprint on India’s cultural and literary landscape.