President Draupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed condolences on the passing of veteran BJD leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo. Recognizing her ten terms as legislator in the Odisha Assembly, President Murmu praised her cross-party respect and immense contribution to the state’s development. Chief Minister Patnaik highlighted her role in organizing Biju Janata Dal and her long-standing service to Khallikote and Kabisuryanagar constituencies.