Journalist, lawyer and social activist Debdas Kundu was remembered on his 7th death anniversary on Sunday at an event at the Handicap Welfare Institute in the mission compound along with specially-abled students.
The speakers recalled Kundu’s philanthropic activities with his meagre source of income. He was upright and advocated for truth even if it was bitter. Not caring about his financial status, he was extending, wherever possible, help to the distressed and needy, they pointed out.
Social activist and editor of monthly feature magazine ‘Rebati-Ama Matira Swara’ Subasini Jena attended the function as chief guest. Another social activist Gopamudra Mohapatra, senior journalist Ratikanta Patra and Satyapriya Mohanty also spoke at the meeting presided over by Senior Citizen Forum secretary Laxmidhar Behera.
Several others from various walks of life including Mitra Mohapatra, Utpal Mohanty, Gangadhar Rout, Aparna Mohapatra, Bramhananda Swain too spoke about the personality and deeds of Kundu. Convener of the memorial committee Ubachak Mohanty coordinated the event.