Odisha’s political landscape marks the end of an era with the passing of Kanhu Charan Lenka, a stalwart of the Congress party. The 86-year-old former Union Minister breathed his last on Thursday morning at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
With a career spanning over 55 years, Lenka was a cornerstone of the Congress. His legacy includes:
State Leadership: Served as the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President.
Legislative Impact: Represented Choudwar (1995–2000) and served as State Industries Minister.
National Role: A Rajya Sabha MP (1988–1994), he held crucial portfolios as Union Minister of State for Railways and Agriculture under the Narasimha Rao government.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief, offering condolences to the bereaved family and praying to Lord Sri Jagannath for the departed soul’s peace. Lenka’s lifelong dedication remains an inspiration to many.