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Former minister Golak Naik when did passes away?

A)
21st Nov 2022
B)
22nd Nov 2022
C)
23rd Nov 2022
D)
24th Nov 2022

Correct Answer :   23rd Nov 2022

Former Minister "Golak Bihari Naik" passed away at a private hospital here on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022). He was 65.

* Naik is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. He was reportedly suffering from kidney ailments.
 
* Born in August 1957, Naik was elected to Odisha Assembly thrice, twice as BJP candidate from Khunta and once as BJD nominee from Udala constituency. He also served as a minister in the Naveen Patnaik-led government from 2000 to 2009.
 
* Naik’s last rites were performed at his native village Budheirana in Badasahi block of Mayurbhanj district..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : November 24, 2022
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