Bhubanswar, Mar 22: Former minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) veteran Damodar Rout passed away at the age of 83 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar today morning.

As per reports, Rout breathed his last at 5:23am this morning.

According to the information, the senior leader was rushed to the hospital on March 18 after he suffered cardiac arrest. He was first admitted to the Capital Hospital. However, he was later to a private hospital after his condition deteriorated.

Notedly, Damodar Rout was one of the founding members of BJD. He was earlier closely associated with legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.  A seven-time MLA, he has also served as a minister earlier.

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