The mortal remains of Cuttack city’s noted social activist Padma Shri D Prakash Rao, who had passed away on Wednesday, were consigned to flames when the body was cremated at the Kaliaboda crematorium here on Thursday.
The last rites were performed with full State honours as directed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Political leaders cutting across party lines and well-wishers gathered at the crematorium and bid tearful adieu to the departed soul. Rao’s daughter lit the funeral pyre.