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George Tirkey, a veteran tribal leader and four-time legislator from Odisha, passed away on Saturday at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 67 and had been undergoing treatment for several months due to prolonged illness.
A respected grassroots organiser, Tirkey was known for his unwavering commitment to the rights and welfare of the tribal community. Over the decades, he built a reputation as a powerful voice for marginalised groups, combining strong organisational skills with an independent political spirit.
Throughout his career, Tirkey contested and won elections on different platforms, including the Jharkhand Mukti ...