Journalist, lawyer and social activist Debdas Kundu was remembered on his 6th death anniversary, December 8. The day was observed at the Handicap Welfare Institute here along with the disabled students. Speakers remembered Kundu’s attitude to help others.
Kundu was upright, and advocated for truths even if they were bitter. He was extending possible help to the distressed and needy during his lifetime, the speakers said. Social activist and monthly feature magazine “Rebati- Ama Matira Swara” Subasini Jena, attending the meeting as chief guest, another social activist Gopamudra Mohapatra and senior journalist Ratikanta Patra recalled Kundu’s noble activities at the commemoration meeting, which was presided over by Senior Citizen Forum secretary Laxmidhar Behera.
Several others from various walks of life including Gangadhar Rout, Bhubananda Das too spoke about the personality and deeds of Kundu. Ubachak Mohanty coordinated the event.