The 94th birthday of noted freedom fighter and former MP Bhabani Charan Patnaik was observed by the Pujya Puja Prativa Parishad here on Monday.
The event was presided over by Parishad president Padmakar Guru.
Chief guest Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik felicitated Bhabani Patnaik and said Bhabanibabu is an inspiration to all for his honesty, sacrifice and innovative approaches for carrying out various activities of human interest.
Among others, former Indian diplomat Abasar Beuria, former Ministers Panchanan Kanungo and Dolagobinda Pradhan and Trinamool Congress State convenor Aryakumar Jnanendra shared the view that all Odias would remember the Gandhian leader for his multifaceted personality and contributions to the State.
Bhabani Patnaik called upon youths to participate in the development process of both the State and the
country.