Veteran Congress leader Dambarudhar Ulaka dies at 87
Bhubaneswar, May 15: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Dambarudhar Ulaka passed away at the age of 87, according to reports on Wednesday. He died on Tuesday at 10:50 pm while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Ulaka was a prominent political figure, elected multiple times as an MLA from Bishamcuttack in Rayagada district on a Congress ticket. His passing has cast a shadow of mourning over the political community.
Ulaka's political career began in 1974 when he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly from Bishamcuttack in Rayagada district. He was re-elected in 1977, 1980, 1985, and 1995. In 1985, he served as the Minister of Employment, Urban Development, and Forests and Environment.
The family has announced that Ulaka's body will be brought to his birthplace, Bankili, for the final rites.
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