Former MP Baishnab Parida passes away at the age of 77
Former MP and writer Baishnab Parida passed away at the age of 77 at a hospital in Odisha on Thursday. Parida, who was suffering from cancer, began his political career with the Communist Party of India but later left the party.  He later held different positions in various political parties, including Congress, Samajwadi Party and Biju Janata Dal. 