CM Majhi said, "As an MLA, Madhi had made significant contributions to the development of Malkangiri. He also played a major role in strengthening the party in Malkangiri district. As a popular leader, Madhi will always remain in the memories of the people of Malkangiri. Will stay." In his condolence message.

Madhi, 50, represented the Malkangiri Assembly constituency in the Odisha Assembly from 2019 to 2024.

The BJP leader had previously faced defeat twice in the assembly elections in 2009 and 2014.

This time the party had not given ticket to Madhi in the state assembly elections.

He was reportedly suffering from some kidney related disease and had also undergone a kidney transplant two years ago.

Madhi breathed his last on Wednesday during treatment at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.