The Freethought Party of India observed the 167th birth anniversary of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das here on April 28. To mark the day, the party organised a seminar having a theme on the use of English language in education and administrative works in the interest of Odias at all levels. Presiding over the event, party president Dr Bijayanand Kar said intellectuals are no more recognising English as a foreign language. And Odias should not forget that even Madhubabu was highly skilled in English.
Party general secretary B Ramchandra CST Voltaire said instead of English if Odia language is used in education and administrative works, no such bright person like Madhubabu would ever be produced in the State. Besides, Odia youths would not be able to get employment at leading organisations of national and international repute, he added. Besides, the party conducted marriage of four love couples from different places. Among others, social activist Badrinarayan and journalist Manohar Panda were present.