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Tributes Pour In for BJD Leader Rajendra Dholakia, 68

9/9/2025

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Rajendra Dholakia, a senior BJD leader and four-time MLA from Nuapada, died on September 8, 2025, in Chennai at 68.
He recently had a heart transplant and was awaiting a kidney transplant when his condition deteriorated.
Dholakia began his political career as an independent in 2004, later joining BJD and winning four terms.
His death elicited condolences from Odisha's political leaders, emphasizing his dedication to tribal and rural development.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former CM Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow.
Dholakia's remains will be transported to Bhubaneswar for public homage before returning to his constituency.

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Rajendra Dholakia, a senior BJD leader and four-time MLA from Nuapada, died on September 8, 2025, in Chennai at 68.
He recently had a heart transplant and was awaiting a kidney transplant when his condition deteriorated.
Dholakia began his political career as an independent in 2004, later joining BJD and winning four terms.
His death elicited condolences from Odisha's political leaders, emphasizing his dedication to tribal and rural development.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and former CM Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow.
Dholakia's remains will be transported to Bhubaneswar for public homage before returning to his constituency.