When the House met, Ansari mentioned the passing away of Mohanty on July 8 at the age of 90 years.
He represented the state of Odisha in the Upper House from April 1990 to April 1996.
"In the passing away of Shri Sarada Mohanty, the country has lost an able parliamentarian and a dedicated social worker. We deeply mourn the passing way of Sarada Mohanty," he said.
Members rose in their places and observed silence as mark of respect to the memory of the departed.