Veteran freedom fighter and Gandhian ideologue Bhramarabar Dash of Gadakujanga village under Kujanga block passed away following a prolonged illness at his younger daughter’s residence in Dumduma on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.
Dash had joined the freedom movement during his schooling and had also been jailed for twice while participating in the laban Satyagraha and Quit India movement. Post the Independence, he opted doing several social works in Kujanga area and has been honoured by several organizations.
Excise Minister Damodar Rout, MP Kulamani Samal, MlA Prashant Muduli, ex-MlA Bishnu Das along with many prominent personalities have condoled the demise of Dash.