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Nuapada MLA Rajendra Dholakia Dies During Treatment in Chennai

Leaders across parties offered condolences, with reports saying his passing reduces the BJD’s Assembly tally to 50.

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  • Dholakia died Monday at a Chennai hospital while being treated for kidney-related ailments, according to official statements.
  • He was a four-time MLA from Nuapada, elected in 2004, 2009, 2019 and 2024, and served as Minister of State for Planning and Convergence from June 2022 to June 2024.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Deputy Chief Ministers K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, and Congress leaders issued tributes.
  • News reports citing unnamed sources say his mortal remains will be flown to Bhubaneswar and placed at the Odisha Legislative Assembly for public respects.
  • His death leaves the Nuapada seat vacant and has been reported to lower the BJD’s strength in the Assembly to 50, with outlets differing on whether he was 68 or 69.