March 5, 2026 1:41 PM

PM Modi pays tributes to Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his 110th birth anniversary, remembering his dedication to the progress and development of Odisha. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On his birth anniversary today, I pay tributes to Shri Biju Patnaik Ji and remember his passion towards furthering the progress of Odisha.” Biju Patnaik served as the Chief Minister of the state twice - first from 1961 to 1963 and later from 1990 to ...

March 5, 2025 12:29 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Biju Patnaik on his 109th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to Bijayananda Patnaik, the former Chief Minister of Odisha, fondly remembered as Biju Babu, on his 109th birth anniversary. Recognizing his legacy, the Prime Minister lauded Biju Patnaik’s contributions to Odisha’s development and his unwavering commitment to democracy. In a post on X,  PM Modi said, “Remembering Biju Babu on his birth anniversary. We fondly recall his contribution towards Odisha’s development and empowering people...