Bhubaneswar: National leaders, including the Chief Ministers of Delhi, Maharashtra, and Assam, paid their respects to the late Dr. Debendra Pradhan, former Union Minister and father of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at a condolence meeting held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, offered heartfelt tributes to Dr. Pradhan, describing him as a guiding light for the nation. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Chief Minister, also paid his respects, praising Dr. Pradhan’s humility and dedication to serving society.
“Offered my heartfelt tributes to former Union Minister Late Debendra Pradhan ji, father of Hon Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ji, at the condolence meeting held at Swadhinta Sangram Padia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Deepest condolences to Dharmendra ji, his family and friends,” Devendra Fadnavis stated.
Offered my heartfelt tributes to former Union Minister Late Debendra Pradhan ji, father of Hon Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ji, at the condolence meeting held at Swadhinta Sangram Padia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Deepest condolences to Dharmendra ji, his family and friends.
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— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) March 28, 2025
“Today in Bhubaneswar, I paid my tributes to former Union Minister and a tall leader Late Dr Debendra Pradhan Ji. With his recent passing, we have lost a stalwart and scholar who was rooted in humility. He dedicated his life to strengthen our organisation in Odisha, and won several admirers for his zeal to serve society,” Biswa Sarma wrote on ‘X’.
Today in Bhubaneswar, I paid my tributes to former Union Minister and a tall leader Late Dr Debendra Pradhan Ji.
With his recent passing, we have lost a stalwart and scholar who was rooted in humility. He dedicated his life to strengthen our organisation in Odisha, and won… pic.twitter.com/MMSRtjto8O
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 28, 2025
“Paid tributes to Late Dr Debendra Pradhan Ji, former Union Minister & veteran leader of the BJP, in Bhubaneswar. Shri Debendra Pradhan stood out as an inspiring leader & a pillar of strength for Odisha & the nation. His dedication and contributions to society and the party will always be remembered & cherished,” MP Tejasvi Surya wrote.
Paid tributes to Late Dr Debendra Pradhan Ji, former Union Minister & veteran leader of the BJP, in Bhubaneswar.
Shri Debendra Pradhan stood out as an inspiring leader & a pillar of strength for Odisha & the nation. His dedication and contributions to society and the party will… pic.twitter.com/bHnglAas0z
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) March 28, 2025
Other prominent leaders who paid their tributes include BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Yoga Guru Ramdev, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, BJP MP Anurag Thakur, and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said “I pray to God that may He give peace to the noble soul who worked a lot for Odisha and who always remained with us as a guide.”
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev termed Late Pradhan as an ideal personality. “As per the desire of the Almighty, life and death are the two constants…He ( Debndra) reached put to everyone, everywhere in Odisha with nationalism and cultural sentiment. He was a messenger of the idea of not just Sangh, BJP, nationalism, swadeshi but also an ideal personality,” he added.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya paid tribute to former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan.
After paying tribute to former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said “The Bharatiya Janata Party has lost a senior leader who worked for BJP not only in Odisha but in the entire country. The departure of Debendra Pradhan ji has caused a loss to brother Dharmendra Pradhan ji and his family, while the entire country and the Bharatiya Janata Party have also suffered a huge loss…His passing away is an irreparable loss for the party.
The 12th-day ritual (Dwadasaha) of Dr. Pradhan was held at Freedom Fighters’ ground in Bhubaneswar. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi attended the Ekadasaha programme at Dr. Pradhan’s residence in Talcher on Thursday
