Former Nuapada MLA Rajendra Dholakia passes away at 69

Nuapada BJD MLA and former minister Rajendra Dholakia passed away at the age of 69 in a Chennai hospital due to prolonged illness. The four-time MLA, who won the 2024 election by over 10,000 votes, had previously received treatment in Mumbai and Raipur. Leaders across party lines have expressed their condolences, remembering Dholakia’s dedication to his constituency.