Brahmapur: The death anniversary of Pandit Gopabandhu Das, fondly known as Utkalmani (Gem of Odisha), a great freedom fighter and a pioneer in the formation of a separate Utkal province, was observed by the Ganjam District Backward Class Development Forum, Shaunḍhik Samaj, and Pujya Puja Committee.
Floral tributes were offered at his statue located at Giriraj Road Square, and his legacy was fondly remembered. Various members paid homage by singing his praises and highlighting his contributions.
Among the dignitaries present at the event were:
Prabhakar Sahu
Abani Gaya
Bishwajit Choudhury
Pramod Maharana
Basudev Sahu Kar
Savita Sahukar
Surendra Nath Panda
Bijay Tarei
P. Nageswar Rao
S.S. Mallik
Biren Kumar Behera
Gagan Chandra Mallik
S. Shambha Shiva Rao
Mohammad Aslam
Ashok Dalei,
along with many other respected personalities who participated in the program to pay their respects.
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