Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and many noted persons expressed deep grief over the death of Pipili BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy.
The Governor mentioned that Maharathy was a popular leader and able legislator. His untimely death is a big loss to the polity.
He too conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family and constituents. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister termed Maharathy as a real people’s leader. “Maharathy was a long time associate of Biju Babu. Known for his organisational capacity, Maharathy had own from the Pipili Assembly seat consecutively for 7th time.
He was a true people’s leader. I pray for the departed soul and my thoughts are with his bereaved family members,” said Patnaik.
“I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Pipili MLA and senior political leader Pradeep Maharathy. He loved to be in association with people and work for them.
His demise created a big vacuum in the State’s political and social scenario. Let Lord Jagannath give tremendous courage and patience to his family members in this sad hour. I pray for his soul to rest in peace and convey my condolences to the bereaved family,” said Pradhan. Besides, political leaders of different parties and intellectuals mourned his death. “Maharathy’s untimely death is an irreparable loss to the BJD and the State as well. A void was created in the State polity by his death,” former Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadai said. Samajwadi Party State president Rabi Behera also mourned Maharathy’s demise.