Former Odisha minister and veteran politician Dambaru Majhi passed away at the District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur on Sunday. He was 86.
Majhi had been undergoing treatment for health complications associated with old age. According to reports, he breathed his last at around 5 am while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Long Political Career In Odisha
Dambaru Majhi was a prominent political figure from the undivided Nabarangpur region and remained active in Odisha politics for several decades. During his career, he served as a minister in the Odisha government at different times between 1967 and 1990 and handled several important departments.
His political journey was marked by repeated electoral victories. Majhi was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly five times, representing constituencies in the Nabarangpur region.
He won from the Dabugaon Assembly constituency in 1967, 1971 and 1985. He also represented the Kodinga constituency after being elected in 1977 and 1980.
Veteran Leader Remembered
Majhi’s long association with public life made him an influential political figure in the region. News of his death has led to grief among political leaders, supporters and people associated with his decades-long public service.
Leaders and well-wishers have been remembering his contribution to Odisha politics and his role in public life, particularly in the undivided Nabarangpur region.
His political career spanned a period of significant change in Odisha, during which he remained connected with electoral politics and government responsibilities for several decades.
Funeral Arrangements Awaited
Following his death, preparations for his last rites are expected to be made according to the wishes of his family. Further details regarding the funeral arrangements are awaited.
The demise of the veteran politician marks the end of a long chapter in the political history of the Nabarangpur region.
