Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday expressed happiness over the news that captured Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman would be released by Pakistan and said, “This is wonderful news.”
“Very happy to know that our brave Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is going to be back home and be reunited with his family tomorrow. I congratulate every Indian on this wonderful news,” the Chief Minister said in a Tweet.
Earlier in the day, describing Abhinandan as a ‘brave pilot, Patnaik had prayed for his well being and safe return. The Chief Minister had saluted the courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces.