The Brahmapur Development Council (BDC) observed the birth anniversary of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das as Swabhiman Divas with much fervour here on Tuesday.
Presiding over a seminar held on the occasion, Brahmapur Viakash Parishad president and senior advocate Kailash Chandra Mishra said Madhubabu dedicated his entire life for social, political and economic upliftment of people of Eastern India and he had served the nation as a successful lawyer, social reformer and patriot.
Er Suraj Kumar Parida joined the event as chief guest. Chief speaker well-known academician Dr Santosh Kumar Das said the young generations will always be inspired and proud of the rich contributions made by Madhubabu towards making of Odisha on language basis.
Besides, dignitaries from various walks of life including academicians, scientists, social workers, lawyers joined the event and urged upon the audience and youths to follow the footsteps of Madhubabu, who not only fought for the State but also for freedom of expression, education, rural development and labour reforms. Several schools, colleges and social organisations across the Ganjam district also observed the day.