Bhubaneswar: In an exemplary act for the society, former Dhenkanal MLA Nabin Nanda on Tuesday got his daughter-in-law Madhusmita married after the untimely demise of his son Sambit. Incidentally, the day of the wedding was National Girl Child Day.

The wedding ceremony was held at the Laxmi Temple in Nayapalli area here as per Hindu rituals as she married Shiva Chandan of Remuna in Balasore district.

The marriage was solemnised in the presence of the family members of the groom and the bride. The event was held in a low-key manner.

Notably, Samit had succumbed to lungs infection while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack in May, 2021. He had tested positive for COVID-19.