Ruling Biju Janata Dal’s Rudra Pratap Maharathy won the Pipili by-election, defeating BJP’s Ashrit Pattnayak by 20,916 votes in a straight fight. While Mr. Maharathy polled 96,972 votes, his nearest rival Mr. Pattnayak could bag 76,056 votes. The BJD candidate secured 53.6% of the votes polled leaving behind the BJP candidate at 42.04%. The success is certainly a morale boosting …
Biju Janata Dal MLA Pradeep Maharathy died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday, family sources said. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief at the demise of Maharathy and described him as a "stalwart" of BJD and a long-time associate of Biju Patnaik. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Union MinistersDharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi, and many …
Maharathy, who tested positive on 14 Sept, was discharged after recovery but was admitted again after his health deteriorated. He was on ventilator support since Friday Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal MLA Pradeep Maharathy died at a private hospital in the early hours of Sunday, family sources said. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief at the demise of Maharathy and …
A pall of gloom descended on Odisha following the demise of veteran Biju Janata Dal leader Pradeep Maharathy. The Odisha Governor Office tweeted, "Hon'ble Governor condoles the sad demise of Hon'ble MLA and ex-minister Pradeep Maharathy and conveys his deep sympathy to the bereaved family and constituents. Hon'ble Governor condoles the sad demise of Hon'ble MLA & Ex Minister Pradeep …
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