Odia cine artist Papu Pom Pom was the star attraction of the 10th Raahgiri held here on Sunday with around 20,000 people gathering on the road from the Town Hall to the Women’s College.
Organised by the district administration and sponsored by the MBS Cola, the event was attended by Brahmapur Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Sukant Mishra, Mayor K Madhavi, Brahmapur Sub-Collector laxmikanta Sethi, Rotary District Governor Sibram Dash, MlA Ramesh Chandra Chhaupatnaik and BDA Chairman Subash Moharana. All the guests signed on a ‘Take a Pledge’ note.
The weekly event featured various cultural events like song and dance performances, street plays, martial art and sand art. Performance by singer Nivedita also enthralled the audience. Besides, free blood sugar and BP checkup camps were held on the occasion.