Bhubaneswar: Former MLA of Paralakhemundi assembly constituency in Gajapati district, Bijoy Kumar Jena, breathed his last at his residence in Gurandi.
Born on July 01, 1941, Jena was active in the removal of illiteracy and eradication of untouchability.
He had won the assembly elections as an independent candidate for two consecutive terms from 1977 to 1984.
Politicians across party lines and many dignitaries have expressed their condolences on his demise.
