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Former Rajya Sabha MP Dhaneswar Majhi died at 83.

Obituary | Dated: 25 Oct 2024

Former Rajya Sabha MP and esteemed tribal leader Dhaneswar Majhi passed away at 83 in Kalahandi, Odisha. Born on July 5, 1941.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - He was a five-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), representing the Kesinga and Narla constituencies in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • - He was first elected to the Odisha Assembly in 1971 and served multiple terms until 2014.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Additionally, he was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1978 to 1984 as a member of the Janata Party (JP).
  • (ii) He was associated with various political parties, including the Janata Dal, Biju Janata Dal (BJD), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was the former Rajya Sabha MP who recently passed away at the age of 83?

Correct Answer: Dhaneswar Majhi

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