Kotpad: The 107th birth anniversary of the late Biju Patnaik was celebrated at the Biju Patnaik Reading Center in Kotpad. On this occasion, floral tributes and respectful homage were offered. Biju Patnaik, who played a significant role in Odisha’s political landscape, was a visionary leader who made remarkable contributions in the fields of education, healthcare, and transportation.
Marking his 107th birth anniversary, former Kotpad MLA Padmini Dian, former MLA Chandrasekhar Majhi, Kotpad Block Vice-Chairman Tapan Panigrahi, Block Chairman, Samiti Members, Sarpanch, NAC Chairman, and senior BJD leaders and members gathered at the Biju Patnaik Reading Center to pay their respects by offering floral tributes.
Additionally, in their speeches, former MLA Padmini Dian and former MLA Chandrasekhar Majhi also expressed their strong disapproval of the state and central governments for changing the date of Panchayati Raj Day, criticizing the move strongly.
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