A statue of legendary freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai was unveiled at the Jharsuguda airport here on Friday. Local MLA and Health Minister Naba Kishore Das and Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari unveiled the statue in the presence of Jharsuguda airport Director Kishore Senapati and Collector Saroj Kumar Samal . The Health Minister said it is a moment of pride for the people of Jharsuguda as the domestic as well as overseas passengers coming here would now the sacrifices of the legendary freedom fighter, who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland.
Pujari said the statute would act as a lighthouse and source of inspiration to guide and motivate one and all to dedicate oneself to the service of the nation. Some mast lights on the airport road were also inaugurated on the occasion.