Pradeep Maharathy, a Biju Janata Dal legislator from Pipili, died in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Saturday night, 18 days after he tested positive for the coronavirus disease. At least 47 MLAs of the 147-member Odisha assembly, including deputy Speaker Rajanikanta Singh and several ministers, have tested positive for Covid-19. Describing him as a close friend, Odisha assembly Speaker …
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 …
The BJD’s candidate for the Pipili assembly constituency in Odisha’s Puri district, Pradeep Maharathy, was arrested on Monday, hours after he led an attack on a team of officials of the Election Commission at his farmhouse. The BJD’s candidate for the Pipili assembly constituency in Odisha’s Puri district, Pradeep Maharathy, was arrested on Monday. Puri’s superintendent of police Umashankar Dash …
