Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his 108th birth anniversary remembering the legend’s contributions to the nation.
“I pay homage to the legendary Biju Patnaik Ji on his birth anniversary. His visionary leadership and indomitable spirit continue to inspire generations. His contributions to our nation and his unwavering commitment to development are exemplary,” Modi wrote on ‘X’.
“Today, on this special day, I look forward to being among the people of Odisha to inaugurate various projects in Chandikhole,” he added.
March 5 marks the birth anniversary of Odisha icon and former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik, who is the father of BJD supremo and current CM Naveen Patnaik. And the PM’s visit coincides with the 108th birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik.
PM’s visit on Biju Patnaik’s birth anniversary has, meanwhile, fuelled speculations of an alliance between the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the state Assembly in April.
