"Man dedicated to an ideology throughout his life": Odisha Governor pays last respect to former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan
Dr Debendra Pradhan, the father of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, passed away at the age of 84 in Delhi on Monday.
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Mar 18, 2025 20:30 IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 18 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday visited Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence to pay last respect to his father Debendra Pradhan.
Speaking to the media, the Odisha Governor emphasized that Debendra Pradhan was a man who remained stuck to his ideology throughout his life.
"Devendra Pradhan was a man dedicated to an ideology throughout his life. He fought for the issues of the people. I remember when I met him when he was a Union Minister of State for Agriculture during Atal Bihar Vajpayee's government. I think he was a strong supporter of nationalism and throughout his life, he remained stuck to his ideology. May his soul rest in peace," the Governor said.
Dr Debendra Pradhan, the father of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, passed away at the age of 84 in Delhi on Monday.
The last rites of the former Union Minister were performed at Puri Swargadwar with full solemnity today.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan, who passed away.
In a post on X, PM Modi said that Debendra Pradhan's contribution as MP and Minister is also noteworthy for the emphasis on poverty alleviation.
"Dr. Debendra Pradhan Ji made a mark as a hardworking and humble leader. He made numerous efforts to strengthen the BJP in Odisha. His contribution as MP and Minister is also noteworthy for the emphasis on poverty alleviation and social empowerment. Pained by his passing away. Went to pay my last respects and expressed condolences to his family. Om Shanti," PM Modi said.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that it is the latter's contributions that the BJP has formed the government in the state.
"The last rites of Dr Debendra Pradhan are about to begin. Thousands of people have gathered here to pay their last respects... Dr Debendra Pradhan has done a lot for the BJP in the state. It is his contributions that the BJP has formed the government today... I pray that his family has the strength to bear this loss," Majhi told reporters. (ANI)
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