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Postage stamp on Biju Patnaik released

Postage stamp on Biju Patnaik released

India Post today released 05 March-2018,  a special postage stamp on former Odisha Chief Minister and legendary leader Biju Patnaik on his 102nd birth anniversary.

The special postage stamp on the great leader was released by his son incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at a special function held here to mark the occasion. After the releasing the special postage stamp, Patnaik thanked the Union government and India Post for the gesture. Patnaik also inaugurated a newly constructed auditorium-Gita Govinda Sadan in the premises of the Jayadev Bhawan here.

“Today on Biju Babu’s birth centenary, I thank the people who have organized this fine function at Soochana Bhawan and also the new building here at Jayadev Bhawan I mean has been inaugurated,” said Patnaik speaking to reporters.

Mahesh Reddiar

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