Bhubaneswar: Veteran leader and former Odisha MLA Sadan Naik passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness.
Naik was the MLA from Kotpad constituency in Koraput district from 1990 to 1995. He was a popular leader in tribal-dominated Koraput.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has condoled the demise of Naik.
“Naik had played a key role in the development of education, healthcare and communication sectors in Kotpad Assembly constituency. His demise has created a void in Koraput politics. May the departed soul rest in peace,” the CM said in his condolence message.
The Chief Minister also expressed his empathy towards to the bereaved family.
