Two books based on former lok Sabha Speaker Rabi Ray were released by eminent Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhusan at the lohia Academy here on Saturday.
The books titled Rabi Ray: Reminiscences and Rabi Ray: Mu Tanku Jepari Jane written by Ray’s fans and followers have been published by the lohia Academy Trust. The Odia book was edited by eminent writer Sailaja Rabi and the English edition by Sameer Kumar Rout.
Sharing his moments with Ray, Prashant Bhusan gave a talk on the topic “Alternative politics, meaning and prospects”.
“Inner-party democracy is necessary in political parties and there should be understanding among party members,” said Bhusan.
He also discussed about the ssues of climate change, drought, farmers’ problems and education on the occasion.
“We can form alternative politics, but honesty and hard work are necessary for it,” he added.Eminent linguist Debi Prasanna Pattanaik chaired the meeting and Sailaja Rabi reviewed the book. lohia Academy founder Sarada Mohanty was present.