Odisha Paika Academy president and former Khordha MlA Dr Dillip Srichandan on Wednesday urged the State Government to form a State-level committee comprising researches and experienced to observe the 200th year of the Paika Revolt this year.
“Paika Revolt, which is a major part of glorious history of Odisha, should not be observed on political grounds. Government should form high-level committee comprising senior researchers and knowledgeable to celebrate its 200th year in a grand manner,” urged Srichandan.
He too demanded that a special budget be created for observing the memorable revolt in the State. He further suggested to the State Government to urge the Centre to observe the Paika Rivolt across the country.
For this, the State Government should provide all documents to prove that the Paika Revolt was the first armed rebellion against British Government in the country.