Former Governor of Odisha Rameshwar Thakur passed away on Thursday. He was the Governor of Odisha from 2004 to 2006. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled his death. In a message, the Chief Minister said Thakur was a noted administrator and great politician. Thakur was also Governor of Madhya Pradesh from 2009 to 2011 and of Andhra Pradesh (2006-07) and Karnataka (2007-09).desh from 2009 to 2011 and of Andhra Pradesh (2006-07) and Karnataka (2007-09).