Veteran BJP Leader and Former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan Passes Away at 84
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr. Debendra Pradhan |
| Age at Passing | 84 years |
| Date of Passing | Monday |
| Place of Passing | New Delhi |
| Survived by | Wife and two sons |
| Location of Passing | Official residence of his son, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Birth Date | July 16, 1941 |
| Education | MBBS degree from SCB Medical College, Cuttack (1966) |
| Early Career | Medical officer in Talcher |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Joined BJP | 1983 |
| First Electoral Contest | 1984 (Deogarh Lok Sabha seat) |
| Key Leadership Roles | - President of BJP's Talcher Mandal (1983-1985) <br> - State BJP president (1988-1993, 1995-1997) <br> - National vice president of BJP (2001-02) |
| Ministerial Positions | - Union Minister for Surface Transport <br> - Union Minister for Surface Transport and Agriculture |
| Electoral Wins | 1998 and 1999 Lok Sabha elections from Deogarh |
| Later Role | Mentor (Marg Darshak) for BJP leaders in Odisha |