Former Biju Janata Dal Rajya Sabha member Baishnab Charan Parida passed away after a prolonged illness here on Thursday. He was 77. Parida is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He was a prominent politician, writer, and promoter of Odia language. Parida was elected to the Rajya Sabha in July 2010 and his term ended in July 2016.
