Bhubaneswar, May 30, ( Ot Webdesk) – Odisha mourns the loss of Prasanna Pattnaik, the state’s first-ever BJP MLA, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 74 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Pattnaik, a three-time legislator from Kamakhyanagar, etched his name in Odisha’s political history by winning his first Assembly seat in 1977, marking the BJP’s initial legislative footprint in the state.
His subsequent victories in 1985 and 1990 further reinforced his stature as a key political figure.
Known for his integrity, dedication to public service, and instrumental role in the BJP’s rise in Odisha, Pattnaik’s passing has elicited a wave of tributes from political leaders across party lines.
Several leaders expressed their sorrow, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to the state’s political landscape.
Pattnaik’s demise signifies the end of an era in Odisha’s politics, as the state remembers his commitment to governance and leadership.
