PM Modi & CM Naveen Pay Homage to Legendary Leader Biju Patnaik on His Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik were among the dignitaries who paid homage to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary on Tuesday.

“I pay homage to the legendary Biju Patnaik Ji on his birth anniversary. His visionary leadership and indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations. His contributions to our nation and his unwavering commitment to development are exemplary,” PM Modi posted on ‘X’.

“Today, on this special day, I look forward to being among the people of Odisha to inaugurate various projects in Chandikhole,” he added.

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Patnaik’s younger son Naveen Patnaik took to X and wrote in Odia, “Pay my homage to the builder of modern Odisha, great freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary. The plan drawn by him to include all sections of society to strengthen progress is still showing us the way. Let us remember the contributions of this man of man of progress to make our Odia identity prouder. Make our pledge to build a new Odisha stronger.”

Taking to X, senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari wrote, “Humble homage to the freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik ji on his birth anniversary.”