Prime Minister Narendra Modi would felicitate families of Odia freedom fighters during his visit here.
He would honour the families of freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives in fight against the British rule. He would felicitate them on behalf of the country during a programme at the Raj Bhavan on April 16, informed Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday.
“The Centre’s decision to commemorate the historical Paika Revolt, the first freedom movement against the East India Company of the British in Odisha, on the completion of its 200 years, is definitely a proud moment for the Odia community. PM Modi was requested to honour the sacrifice of freedom fighters during his visit to Odisha, Pradhan said.
Modi has agreed to felicitate the great heroes of Odisha for their contributions to freedom, he said.
Pradhan added that history has not recognised the immense contributions of veterans like Raghu Dibakar, lakhman Nayak, Chakhi Khuntia, Bauxi Jagabandhu, Veer Surendra Sai and Nirmal Munda in the freedom struggle. By felicitating the families of these great heroes, Modi would honour the Odia community.