By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR : Members slicing throughout occasion traces led by Speaker of Odisha Assembly Surjya Narayan Patro on Sunday demanded Bharat Ratna for former chief minister late Biju Patnaik for his immense contribution in the direction of nation’s freedom motion and nation constructing.
Stating that Biju Babu was not a politician however a statesman, the Speaker mentioned his contribution in the direction of the liberty motion and his position throughout the second world conflict have remained an inspiration for generations of individuals.
Addressing a perform to mark the loss of life anniversary of Veer Surendra Sai, the Speaker mentioned each Odia desires that Biju Babu must be conferred with Bharat Ratna on March 5, his beginning anniversary. The demand for Bharat Ratna for Biju Babu was additionally supported by BJP and Congress. Opposition Chief Whip and BJP chief Mohan Charan Majhi mentioned Biju Babu’s contribution for growth of Odisha is unparalleled. He must be conferred with Bharat Ratna and there must be vociferous demand earlier than the Centre from the State for this, he mentioned.
Senior Congress MLA Santosh Singh Saluja mentioned Biju Babu is delight of not solely Odisha however the whole nation. “There should be demand from all political parties for Bharat Ratna for the great son of Odisha,” he mentioned. Meanwhile, the ruling BJD has determined to look at the one hundred and fifth beginning anniversary of Biju Babu throughout the State on the constituency stage.
“Meeting of the active members of the BJD should be convened at the constituency level to discuss the success story of the party during the last 20 years,” Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik mentioned in a letter to all state workplace bearers, observers, MPs and MLAs of the occasion. Stating that Biju Babu is the nice architect of Odisha’s growth, the Chief Minister mentioned the State is steadfastly progressing for the final 20 years within the path proven by him.
He additionally suggested the Biju Mahila Janata Dal to organise conventions on the Assembly constituency stage on March 8 to mark the International Women’s Day. The Chief Minister thanked all of the BJD functionaries for his or her contribution in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic within the State. He suggested the occasion leaders and employees to strictly abide by Covid-19 rules whereas celebrating Biju Babu’s beginning anniversary and International Women’s Day.