BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy passes away

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 : Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Pipili MLA Pradeep Maharathy passed away at a private hospital here. He was 65.
The seven-time MLA had tested positive for Covid-19 on September 14. Maharathy passed away late Saturday. He was admitted to the SUM Ultimate Medicare. He was on ventilator support since Friday when his condition turned critical.
The mortal remains of Maharathy will be cremated with full state honours.
Born on July 4, 1955 in Pipili of Puri district, Maharathy started his political career as a student leader in SCS College, Puri.
He was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Pipili Assembly constituency for the first time in 1985 on Janata Party ticket.
During his political career, he held important portfolios like Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Supply, Agriculture and Fisheries as a minister.