Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, along with First Lady Jayashree Kambhampati, visited the residence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of Pradhan’s father, Debendra Pradhan.
Debendra Pradhan, a veteran politician and former Union Minister, was a respected figure known for his lifelong dedication to public service and strong ideological commitment.
Governor Dr.Kambhampati was away from Odisha when the news of Debendra Pradhan’s passing broke. Upon returning from his tour, he immediately visited Dharmendra Pradhan’s residence to personally convey his sympathies.
Recalling his association with the late leader, Dr. Kambhampati said, “Debendra Pradhan was a man dedicated to his ideology and spent his life fighting for the people’s cause. I first met him during 1991-92 when he was the president of the Odisha BJP. At that time, L.K. Advani ji and Murli Manohar Joshi ji were leading separate yatras. We accompanied them to the Andhra Pradesh border, where we handed over the yatras to Debendra Pradhan.”
He further added, “I later met him when he was the Union Minister of State for Agriculture during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government. He was a staunch supporter of nationalism and remained committed to his ideology throughout his life. He always stood for the people and their issues.”
The Governor’s visit was a gesture of solidarity and respect for the late leader, reflecting the deep personal and professional bonds they shared over the years