Noted economist and veteran BJD leader "Trilochan Kanungo" died due to old age-related ailments on friday (21st April 2023).

* The three-term MLA and one-time MP was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here since March 30.

* His younger brother Panchanan Kanungo is a Congress politician.

* Trilochan Kanungo was a former chairman of Cuttack Municipality and ex-chairperson of the state finance commission.

* Born on November 24, 1940 at Badamulei village in Cuttack district, Mr Kanungo was residing in Sheikh Bazaar area of Cuttack city for the last few years.

* Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and others expressed grief over Mr Kanungo's demise.

* Patnaik said his funeral will be held with full state honours during the day..

Source : NDTV