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Odisha BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia Dies While Under Treatment in Chennai

A four-time Nuapada legislator, he later served as planning and coordination minister, earning recognition for work with tribal and rural communities.

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  • Officials confirmed that Dholakia died on Monday at a Chennai hospital where he was being treated for kidney-related ailments.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD president Naveen Patnaik led cross-party condolences noting his public service.
  • According to reports, his mortal remains are expected to be flown to Bhubaneswar and placed at the Odisha Legislative Assembly for public respects.
  • With his passing, the BJD’s strength in the state Assembly has been reported to fall to 50 MLAs.
  • First elected in 2004 as an independent before joining the BJD, he won again in 2009, 2019 and 2024 and served in the Naveen Patnaik government.