Bhubaneswar, March 18 -- Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday visited Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence to pay last respect to his father Debendra Pradhan.

Speaking to the media, the Odisha Governor emphasized that Debendra Pradhan was a man who remained stuck to his ideology throughout his life.

"Devendra Pradhan was a man dedicated to an ideology throughout his life. He fought for the issues of the people. I remember when I met him when he was a Union Minister of State for Agriculture during Atal Bihar Vajpayee's government. I think he was a strong supporter of nationalism and throughout his life, he remained stuck to his ideology. May his soul rest in peace," the Governor said.

Dr Debendra Pradhan, the father...