The NTPC Kaniha in association with the Swadinanata Sangrami Memorial Trust celebrated the 79th Prajamandal Diwas (annual event for honouring freedom fighters) on Tuesday.
Cooperation and Excise Minister Damodar Rout was present as chief guest and said, “The Prajamandal Diwas was a good effort to honour freedom fighters. People from other part of Odisha should replicate the event to recognise more freedom fighters.”
MP Tathagata Satpathy was present as chief speaker and said, “Honouring freedom through the programme is a great fortune. Social cooperation is the key to real independence.” He announced Rs 15 lakh from the MP lAD towards construction of library at the Prajamandal Bhaban campus on the occasion.
Freedom fighter Bichidananda Pradhan, MlA Braja Kishore Pradhan, former MP Rudra Narayan Pany and Sasmita Behera were present as guests.
Braja Kishore Pradhan appreciated the efforts of the Swadinanata Sangrami Memorail Trust in organising such programme in honour of freedom fighters.
Souvenir Ame Sangrami was released on the occasion.
The speakers spoke on Prajamandal Diwas and contribution of freedom fighter Pabitra Mohan Pradhan.