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Eminent writer & Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's sister, Gita Mehta passed away on Friday. As per sources, Gita Mehta passed away at her residence in Delhi. She was 80 years old.
Daughter of legendary leader and former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik, Gita Mehta was an eminent author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist.
She is the elder sister of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and was married to renowned American publisher late Sonny Mehta.
Condolences poured in after the news of her demise.
PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and said, "I am saddened by the passing away of noted writer Smt. Gita Mehta Ji. She was a multifaceted personality, known for her intellect and passion towards writing as well as filmmaking. She was also passionate about nature and water conservation. My thoughts are with Naveen Patnaik Ji and the entire family in this hour of grief."
I am saddened by the passing away of noted writer Smt. Gita Mehta Ji. She was a multifaceted personality, known for her intellect and passion towards writing as well as film making. She was also passionate about nature and water conservation. My thoughts are with @Naveen_Odisha…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2023
BJP National Vice President, Baijayant Panda took to his X handle and expressed grief over Gita Mehta's demise.
"Having been close family friends, i recall her wit & intelligence as a great raconteur & along with her late husband, publishing titan Sonny Mehta, her many kindnesses & wonderful hospitality. A charismatic, opinionated, fiesty personality, she will be greatly missed. With deepest condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul," Baijayant Panda's post read.
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Gita Mehta, eminent author, war correspondent, daughter of the legendary Biju & Gyan Patnaik, sister of businessman Prem & Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) September 16, 2023
Having been close family friends, i recall her wit & intelligence as a great raconteur &…
Odisha Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal also expressed his condolences on the demise and 'conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends.'
Hon'ble Governor is saddened to learn about the demise of accomplished english author Gita Mehta, sister of Hon'ble CM Shri @Naveen_Odisha and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends.
— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) September 16, 2023
Om Shanti. 🙏🙏🙏
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended his condolences on his X handle.
"Saddened to hear about the passing away of Gita Mehta ji, a prominent author. This is a major loss to the literary and cultural world. Sincere condolences to Hon. CM Odisha and family. Pray to Almighty to give strength to his family and friends to bear this loss," Pradhan posted on his X handle.
Saddened to hear about the passing away of Gita Mehta ji, a prominent author. This is a major loss to the literary and cultural world. Sincere condolences to Hon. CM Odisha and family. Pray to Almighty to give strength to his family and friends to bear this loss. Om Shanti 🙏🙏🙏
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) September 16, 2023
Born in 1943 to Biju and Gyan Patnaik in Delhi, Gita Mehta pursued her education in India and the University of Cambridge in the UK. Her books include Karma Cola, Snakes and Ladders, A River Sutra, Raj and The Eternal Ganesha.
