Bhubaneswar: Tributes poured in on the 105th birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik, former Chief Minister of Odisha, from across the globe.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, leaders and state officials, remembered Biju Babu’s achievements on social media platform.
Remembering him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Tributes to Biju Babu on his birth anniversary. His futuristic vision for India, emphasis on human empowerment as well as social justice inspires us all. The nation is proud of his efforts for Odisha’s progress.”
Tributes to Biju Babu on his birth anniversary. His futuristic vision for India, emphasis on human empowerment as well as social justice inspires us all. The nation is proud of his efforts for Odisha’s progress.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 5, 2021
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted, “Humble tributes to the visionary leader, great statesman, freedom fighter and the architect of modern #Odisha, #BijuBabu on his birth anniversary. He always dreamt of an empowered and prosperous #Odisha and will continue to be a guiding force for all of us.”
Humble tributes to the visionary leader, great statesman, freedom fighter and the architect of modern #Odisha, #BijuBabu on his birth anniversary. He always dreamt of an empowered and prosperous #Odisha and will continue to be a guiding force for all of us. #BijuBabuTheLegend pic.twitter.com/8WHxPwkC3Z
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) March 5, 2021
Besides, paying tribute to his father, Naveen said, “Biju Babu was working for the state to return the past achievements of Odisha. His aim was service to mankind and make Odisha proud. The Biju Janata Dal has also followed his aim.”
He urged people to follow in his footprints to make the state empowered and prosperous.
Remembering the former Chief Minister, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal tweeted,
Hon’ble Governor paid his highest tributes to legendary politician #BijuPatnaik on his birth anniversary. #BijuBabuTheLegend pic.twitter.com/ZCuKJ4UWZe
— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) March 5, 2021
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari tweeted:
Humble homage to the former Chief Minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik ji on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/z7jqS3iqrR
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 5, 2021
National Vice President, BJP, Baijayant Jay Panda remembered him as a revolutionary freedom fighter, aviator, industrialist …
Humble tributes to revolutionary freedom fighter, aviator, industrialist, visionary politician & leading national leader of his era, #BijuPatnaik on his jayanti. A legend in his own lifetime, bestowed high honours abroad, Biju uncle lives on in the hearts of the people of Odisha.
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) March 5, 2021
Chairman of Odisha Skill Development Authority, Subroto Bagchi tweeted, “Two Legendary Aviators Biju Patnaik & JRD Tata. Today, from their place in heaven, both are smiling at this young Kendrapada girl, school pass out, Damayanti Swain, Skilled-in-Odisha, building Pilatus PC 12 aircraft frames at TASL that will fly the global skies. Make way for her.”
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