The BJD will observe the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik and the completion of 20 years of Naveen Patnaik as Chief Minister together in a grand way for seven days from March 5.
The two programmes would be celebrated from block to State levels amid pomp and splendour.
After a preparatory meeting held on Monday, party vice-president AU Singh Deo said the Biju Pat\naik Jayanti would be celebrated in his birthplace in Cuttack with a massive congregation.
During these seven days, youths, women and students’ wings of the party would hold various events to memorise the legendary leader.
While observing the Biju Jayanti, party leaders will highlight the gallantry deeds and his contribution towards making a new Odisha and India.
The BJD supporters are very likely to reiterate the demand of conferring Bharat Ratna to Bijubabu and extort pressure on the Centre by creating awareness.
The party would also highlight developmental works done in during the last two decades of Naveen Patnaik’s regime.