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Odisha paid rich tributes to Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Dev on his birth anniversary

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Bhubaneswar:26/4/26: Odisha on Sunday paid rich tributes to Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Dev on his birth anniversary, remembering his pivotal role in the formation of the separate Odisha province and his contributions as a visionary leader and statesman.

The commemorative programme was held at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Bhubaneswar (Ekamra) MLA Babu Singh, and other dignitaries paid floral tributes to the legendary leader.

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Widely regarded as the architect of Naba Utkal and one of the key figures behind the unification of Odia-speaking regions, Krushna Chandra Gajapati was born on April 26, 1892, in the royal family of Paralakhemundi in Ganjam district. He was known for his love of literature, administrative acumen, and deep commitment to public service.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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