– Veteran BJD leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo
– BJD leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo.
Veteran BJD Leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo Passes Away at 87
Background and Contributions
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) mourns the loss of their esteemed leader, V Sugnana Kumari Deo, who passed away at the age of 87. The veteran politician, who hailed from the royal family of Khallikote, breathed her last at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday. She was undergoing treatment when she succumbed to her illness at 1 am.
Deo’s contributions to the BJD and public service have left an indelible mark. She represented both Khalikote and Kabisuryanagar and was elected to the Odisha Assembly an impressive 10 times. Her dedication and service to the party and the people will always be remembered.
Condolences from BJD and Dignitaries
The demise of V Sugnana Kumari Deo has left a void in the BJD and the political landscape of Odisha. BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid his respects to the late leader at the party’s state headquarters, ‘Sankha Bhawan’. Expressing his grief, Patnaik stated, “She was a very senior leader of BJD and made significant contributions to the party. She will be remembered for her service to both Khalikote and Kabisuryanagar. Her loss is irreparable, and may her soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”
Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and several other dignitaries also expressed their condolences on the demise of Deo, recognizing her contributions to public service and her role in Odisha’s political history.
Final Journey
The mortal remains of V Sugnana Kumari Deo were flown from Chennai to Bhubaneswar by a special flight. People from different walks of life came together to pay their tributes to the departed leader.
The body will be taken to the Odisha assembly premises before being transported to Khalikote in Ganjam district, where the funeral will be conducted according to the royal tradition at the family crematorium.
A Notable Political Journey
Deo’s political career began in 1963 when she was first elected to the Odisha Assembly. She went on to serve as an eight-time MLA from Khallikote and a two-time MLA from Kabisuryanagar. Her consecutive electoral victories in 1963, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2009, and 2014 reflect her strong connect with the people and their trust in her leadership.
Born in Chennai, Deo married the late Purna Chandra Mardaraj Deo, the erstwhile royal scion of Khallikote. She was also the daughter-in-law of Raja Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo, who played a significant role in the formation of a separate Odisha state based on linguistic basis on April 1, 1936.
In Conclusion
V Sugnana Kumari Deo’s demise is a loss not only for the BJD but for the entire political fraternity of Odisha. Her remarkable contributions to public service and her unwavering dedication to the betterment of her constituents will always be cherished. The BJD and the people of Odisha mourn the loss of a leader who left an indelible mark in the political landscape of the state. May her soul rest in peace.
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1. Veteran BJD leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo dies at 87
2. Veteran BJD leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo passes away at 87.
