Odisha BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia passes away at 68; was suffering from kidney-related ailments

Senior BJD leader and four-time MLA Rajendra Dholakia passed away at the age of 68 due to kidney-related ailments in Chennai. Dholakia, representing Nuapada, served as a minister in Naveen Patnaik’s cabinet and secured victory in the 2024 assembly polls. His death reduces the BJD’s strength in the assembly to 50, prompting condolences from leaders across party lines. Inspired By