Bhubaneswar: Renowned economist Professor Baidyanath Mishra passed away at his residence in Saheed Nagar area here late last night. He was 99.

After his demise, condolences and prayers poured in from various quarters.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of the economist. "I am deeply saddened by the demise of eminent academician and economist Baidyanath Mishra. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace," Patnaik tweeted.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also took to Twitter to express his condolence over the death of the economist.

'His contribution to the social development in Odisha is incomparable. I express my condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace,' Pradhan wrote on his Twitter handle.

Besides, Governor Ganeshi Lal also expressed his deepest grief to the bereaved family members.