Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday mourned the death of freedom fighter and former minister Dolagovinda Pradhan and conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
The veteran freedom fighter passed away at his Bhubaneswar residence late on Sunday. He was 93.
Pradhan is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters.
As the news of his demise spread, many eminent personalities, freedom fighters and politicians reached his house to pay last respect to the departed soul.
According to family members, he will be buried at his ancestral house at Dihasahi in Cuttack this afternoon as per his wish.
Pradhan was born on June 7, 1929. Inspired by the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi, he had joined the Quit India movement in 1942 and was imprisoned for 3 years and 2 months in Cuttack and Berhampur jails.
He was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Cuttack Sadar constituency twice between 1980 and 1990. He also served as the Urban Development Minister of the state from 1989 to 1990.
BJP state president Basanta Panda and legislature party leader KV Singhdeo also expressed grief over the death of the former minister.
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