Odisha Politics / Former Korei MLA and BJP Leader Sanchita Mohanty Passes Away
·3 months ago·3 min read
Key Points
- Former Korei MLA and senior BJP leader Sanchita Mohanty passed away in Bhubaneswar after prolonged illness.
- She served as MLA from 2004-2009 and was known for grassroots organisational strength in Jajpur district.
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and CM Mohan Majhi among leaders paying tributes.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 26: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Korei MLA Sanchita Mohanty passed away at her residence in Bhubaneswar on Friday after a prolonged illness, a source said. She had been undergoing treatment for several months.
Mohanty, 67, had attended the birthday party of her grandson Thursday night and collapsed at about 7:40 am Friday, her son Satyakam Mohanty said.
Mohanty’s death marks the end of a significant political chapter in Jajpur district, where she remained an influential BJP figure for decades. She represented the Korei Assembly constituency from 2004 to 2009 and was known for her strong organisational skills and close engagement with the electorate.
Within the Jajpur unit of the BJP, Mohanty was regarded as one of the party’s key grassroots leaders and played an important role in strengthening the organisation during its formative years in the district. Even after her term as an MLA ended, she continued to remain actively associated with party activities and was accessible to party workers and local leaders.
Sanchita’s husband, Gopinath Mohanty, a former bureaucrat, had predeceased her in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leaders Pay Tributes
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Speaker Surama Padhy, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, several ministers and MLAs have expressed grief over the demise of Mohanty.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed grief over her demise, saying he had known Mohanty since his student politics days. In a post on social media platform X, Pradhan said she possessed exceptional organisational abilities and remained committed to social service throughout her life. He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to her soul.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Mohanty’s residence and paid his last respects. “We paid our last respects to the mortal remains of our party’s senior leader and former Korei legislator. I convey my condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Jagannath for the peace of the departed soul,” the chief minister said in a social media post.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Bolangir MP Sangeeta Singh Deo also expressed deep condolences.
Several senior leaders, including Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, and other prominent figures, visited her residence to offer their last respects.
Former ministers and BJD leaders also paid tributes, acknowledging her contribution to the development of the Korei region and her role in promoting Jagannath culture. Former minister Pritiranjan Gharai and Prafulla Gharai described Mohanty as a respected figure who worked extensively for the people of Korei.
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Mohanty, 67, had attended the birthday party of her grandson Thursday night and collapsed at about 7:40 am Friday, her son Satyakam Mohanty said.
Mohanty’s death marks the end of a significant political chapter in Jajpur district, where she remained an influential BJP figure for decades. She represented the Korei Assembly constituency from 2004 to 2009 and was known for her strong organisational skills and close engagement with the electorate.
Within the Jajpur unit of the BJP, Mohanty was regarded as one of the party’s key grassroots leaders and played an important role in strengthening the organisation during its formative years in the district. Even after her term as an MLA ended, she continued to remain actively associated with party activities and was accessible to party workers and local leaders.
Sanchita’s husband, Gopinath Mohanty, a former bureaucrat, had predeceased her in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leaders Pay Tributes
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Speaker Surama Padhy, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, several ministers and MLAs have expressed grief over the demise of Mohanty.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed grief over her demise, saying he had known Mohanty since his student politics days. In a post on social media platform X, Pradhan said she possessed exceptional organisational abilities and remained committed to social service throughout her life. He conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to her soul.
କୋରେଇ ନିର୍ବାଚନମଣ୍ଡଳୀର ପୂର୍ବତନ ବିଧାୟିକା ତଥା ଆମ ଦଳର ବରିଷ୍ଠ ନେତ୍ରୀ ସଞ୍ଚିତା ମହାନ୍ତିଙ୍କ ବିୟୋଗ ଖବର ଶୁଣି ମୁଁ ଦୁଃଖିତ ଓ ମର୍ମାହତ । ସଞ୍ଚିତା ଅପାଙ୍କୁ ମୁଁ ଛାତ୍ର ସଂଗଠନରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରୁଥିବା ସମୟରୁ ଜାଣିଛି । ତାଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ସାଂଗଠନିକ ଦକ୍ଷତା ଥିଲା ଅତୁଳନୀୟ ଏବଂ ସେ ସବୁବେଳେ ନିଜକୁ ସମାଜ ସେବା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟରେ ନିୟୋଜିତ…
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 26, 2025
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Mohanty’s residence and paid his last respects. “We paid our last respects to the mortal remains of our party’s senior leader and former Korei legislator. I convey my condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Jagannath for the peace of the departed soul,” the chief minister said in a social media post.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Bolangir MP Sangeeta Singh Deo also expressed deep condolences.
Several senior leaders, including Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, and other prominent figures, visited her residence to offer their last respects.
Former ministers and BJD leaders also paid tributes, acknowledging her contribution to the development of the Korei region and her role in promoting Jagannath culture. Former minister Pritiranjan Gharai and Prafulla Gharai described Mohanty as a respected figure who worked extensively for the people of Korei.
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