Sambalpur: Union Education Minister and BJP candidate from Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to freedom fighter Pandit Lakshminarayan Mishra on his death anniversary.
Addressing the crowd after garlanding Mishra’s statue near GM College Chowk in the city, Pradhan said, “Pandit Lakshminarayan, the worthy son of Sambalpur, was a unique example of social and political leadership. He was committed to serving the country by taking inspiration from the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi right from his student days.
He further said that Sambalpur is also the land of the battle of the great Surendra Sai, the martyrdom of Madho Singh and the struggle of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in Kudopali. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, special emphasis is being laid on honoring the bravery and valor of tribal fighters. For the first time, Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary is being celebrated as National Pride Day.
Later in the day, the Union minister interacted with a group of new voters at Badapada in Ainthapali and said, “Public opinion is important in a democracy. The role of new voters is important in forming the government. Their decision will not only determine the ruler but will also pave the way for a developed India in the next 25 years.”
Pradhan also interacted with the local people and had evening snack at an eatery near Ainthapali.
