Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday paid rich tributes to acclaimed Odia poet Mayadhar Mansingh on his 117th birth anniversary. Speaking highly of the Padma Shri awardee, Mansingh, the CM said, “Many works of poetry, plays, essays etc, written by him are still unique. His contribution to popularising Odisha literature and culture outside Odisha will always be remembered.
“My deepest regards to Mayadhar Mansingh on his birth anniversary,” Naveen said.