Naveen Pays His Last Respects to Former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik paid his last respects to former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan.

Naveen visited the residence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to pay respects to his father Debendra Pradhan.

The LoP offered his condolences to Dharmendra Pradhan and the bereaved family.

Naveen described Debendra Pradhan as a remarkable leader known for his organisational skills and humble personality.

He lauded Pradhan’s tenure in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s cabinet, where he held key ministerial roles and demonstrated administrative excellence.

“With Debendra Pradhan’s demise, Odisha has lost an influential political figure and a popular leader,” Naveen said.

Several leaders also paid their humble tributes to the former Union Minister, remembering his lifelong dedication to public service and his contributions to the state’s political landscape.