Bhubaneswar: Odisha paid rich tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary with a series of events amid strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines on Sunday. The birthplace of Netaji, Janakinath Bhawan in Cuttack, now the Netaji Birthplace Museum, was decorated beautifully on the occasion.
People thronged the museum to pay floral tributes to the legendary freedom fighter. His statue was garlanded and his ideologies were remembered by singing Ramdhun. A special exhibition of Netaji idols, made of clay, wood and other materials by 15 artists, was displayed by Odisha Lalit Kala Academy to mark the day.
Governor Ganeshi Lal paid his humble tribute to the great leader on his birth anniversary.
“Netaji’s extraordinary grit and patriotism will continue to inspire generations of Indians,” he tweeted.
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted, “I am paying homage to the worthy son of Mother India and great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra on his birthday. Odisha’s soil had inspired him to serve and fight for the motherland. His strong leadership, and incredible patriotism will remain alive in the lives of all.”
Noted sand sculptor Sudarshan Patnaik created a 7-ft sand replica of India Gate with Netaji on Puri beach.
Several students and youth organisations also paid tribute to Netaji at the museum in Cuttack and chanted slogans like “Netaji Amar Rahe”.
However, general visitors were not allowed to visit the museum on Sunday in view of the pandemic.
“The day is not less than any festival for the residents of Cuttack. Netaji, who spent his childhood in the bylanes of Cuttack, completed his schooling at Ravenshaw Collegiate School. We all feel very proud of the son of the soil,” said Pabitra Mohan Panda, a resident of Odia Bazar.
People thronged the museum to pay floral tributes to the legendary freedom fighter. His statue was garlanded and his ideologies were remembered by singing Ramdhun. A special exhibition of Netaji idols, made of clay, wood and other materials by 15 artists, was displayed by Odisha Lalit Kala Academy to mark the day.
Governor Ganeshi Lal paid his humble tribute to the great leader on his birth anniversary.
“Netaji’s extraordinary grit and patriotism will continue to inspire generations of Indians,” he tweeted.
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted, “I am paying homage to the worthy son of Mother India and great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra on his birthday. Odisha’s soil had inspired him to serve and fight for the motherland. His strong leadership, and incredible patriotism will remain alive in the lives of all.”
Noted sand sculptor Sudarshan Patnaik created a 7-ft sand replica of India Gate with Netaji on Puri beach.
Several students and youth organisations also paid tribute to Netaji at the museum in Cuttack and chanted slogans like “Netaji Amar Rahe”.
However, general visitors were not allowed to visit the museum on Sunday in view of the pandemic.
“The day is not less than any festival for the residents of Cuttack. Netaji, who spent his childhood in the bylanes of Cuttack, completed his schooling at Ravenshaw Collegiate School. We all feel very proud of the son of the soil,” said Pabitra Mohan Panda, a resident of Odia Bazar.
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