The fourth edition of the Samparkara Setu, an Odia literary magazine of the Odisha Retired Senior Citizens’ Manch, was unveiled here on Monday.
Dhenkanal MP Mahesh Sahu as chief guest, Manch leader and columnist Durga Charan Nayak as chief speaker, former bureaucrat and litterateur Gagan Bihari Sahu as honourable guest, religious preacher and Manch advisor Er Gunanidhi Tripathy and Manch convenor and magazine editor Er Ramesh Chandra Mohanty were present.
On the occasion, two departed leaders of the Manch Rajendra Rout and Jagabandhu Sahu were paid tributes. Besides, Nirmal Chandra Das and Jotchhnamayee Dei were felicitated with Jagabandhu Sahu Memorial Award. MP Sahu was also felicitated on the occasion as for his glorious political career. Scores of senior citizens from across the State joined. Braja Kishort Patnaik gave vote of thanks.