Former Minister and former MLA Mr Anant Das passed away at 85 years age

Former Minister and former MLA Mr Anant Das passed away at 85 years age.

Bhubaneswar: Former MLA and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Ananta Das passed away in the early hours of Sunday at his residence in Bhubaneswar. He was 85.

Mr Anant Das , a four-time MLA from the Bhograi constituency, was a prominent figure in Odisha politics. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 as a BJD candidate.

Over the years, he held several key positions in the BJD government, including Industries Minister, Higher Education Minister, Chief Whip of the government, and Chairman of the Balasore District Planning Board.

Ananta Das Born on August 28, 1940, in Kurutia village of Bhograi block in Balasore. Ananta Das dedicated his political career to the development of his constituency and the state.

BJD Odisha prays for the external peace of his soul and express his condolences to the bereaved family.