The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) organised a condolence meeting over the demise of former Chief Minister JB Patnaik here on Wednesday. Charring the meeting, INTUC State president and former MP Dr Rama Chandra Khuntia said Janakibabu was a kind companion for the labour fraternity and he had made remarkable contribution towards strengthening the INTUC in the State.
“JB Patnaik would be remembered for his unbeaten works as Chief Minister, Governor, Union Minster, leader of Opposition in Assembly and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president,” Khuntia added. Earlier, the INTUC members observed a two-minute silence paying homage to the departed soul.