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Prasanna Pattnaik, a distinguished political figure who served as the MLA for Kamakhyanagar, has died at the age of 74. He passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
He was a significant figure in the political landscape of Odisha. Pattnaik holds the significant distinction of being the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representative in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. He made history as the first BJP MLA from the state.
His political journey commenced in 1977 when he was elected as a legislator representing the BJP. Pattnaik's legacy was further cemented with his successful elections from Kama...