CM Majhi Leads Tribute to Pandit Nilakantha Das on Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar, August 5 (OT Webdesk)— Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led a solemn tribute to Pandit Nilakantha Das on his birth anniversary, honouring the legendary scholar and social reformer at a ceremony held within the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises.

Joined by Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, and Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, the gathering paid floral homage and reflected on Pandit Das’s enduring legacy.

CM Majhi hailed him as a “towering intellectual” and a “fierce advocate for Odia language and regional identity,” emphasising his pivotal role in shaping Odisha’s socio-cultural and educational landscape.

The event served as a powerful reminder of the state’s commitment to preserving its rich heritage and celebrating the visionaries who laid its foundation.