The 99th birth anniversary celebration of former Chief Minister late Binayak Acharya was held at the NGO Hall at Gate Bazar here on Tuesday.
Senior lawyer and BJP leader Sisir Kumar Padhy presided over the meeting. Congress leader and former Minister Narasingha Mishra joined the celebration as chief guest.
Former Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Jeypore MlA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, PCC general secretary Bikram Panda and BDA Chairman Subash Moharana were present as guests.
The leaders described Binayak Acharya as a social reformer, a sincere leader and an honest politician who believed in moral values.
The speakers recalled the simple lifestyle and contributions of the former Chief Minister. Meritorious students of different schools were awarded prizes for their achievements in different fields.
Aswini Mohapatra recited the opening song and Devraj Sahu gave welcome address.