Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- Mortal remains of former MLA and the queen of Khallikote, V Sugnana Kumari Deo consigned to flames with full state honours at her native place in Ganjam district on Sunday.

The funeral took place at the cremation ground of the royal family following guard of honour in the presence of a large number of people. Many well-wishers, fans, eminent personalities of the locality and politicians were present during her last rites.

As per the ritual of the royal family, a Bramhin youth gave Mukhagni to Deo.

"It's a great honour for me that the royal family chose me to give 'mukhagni to 'Rani Maa'," he said.

"The queen had worked tirelessly for the development of education and women's emancipation in Ganjam district. We a...