June 9th 2024.
Bhubaneswar was abuzz with activity on Sunday as various civil society organizations and hundreds of residents gathered to pay homage to the late Nandini Satpathy on her 93rd birth anniversary. The city's Raj Bhavan saw a special ceremony where Satpathy's statue was adorned with garlands. It was a momentous occasion that brought together political leaders, members of social organizations, and citizens alike, all united in celebrating the legacy of a remarkable woman who broke barriers and inspired generations.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished individuals such as Dharitri and OrissaPOST Editor Tathagata Satpathy, CEO Adyasha Satpathy, Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das, and other prominent leaders like MLA Babu Singh, MLA Susant Kumar Rout, MLA Ananta Narayan Jena, Shashi Bhusan Behera, Ashok Chandra Panda, Srikant Kumar Jena, and Jagannath Pradhan. The event also saw the participation of members from the Odia Language Literature & Culture Department and Utkal Sammilani, all of whom paid their respects to the former Chief Minister.
Nandini Satpathy, who was born on June 9, 1931, in Pithapur, Cuttack, was a trailblazer who made history by becoming Odisha's first and only woman Chief Minister. She was also the second woman to hold the position in independent India. Her tenure began on June 14, 1972, and unfortunately, came to an abrupt end within a year when Emergency was declared in the country. However, she was re-elected for a second term that lasted from March 6, 1973, to December 16, 1976.
Apart from her political career, Satpathy was also a renowned writer whose literary works have been translated into various languages and published in multiple countries. In recognition of her contributions to Odia literature, she was honored with the Sahitya Bharati Samman Award in 1998. Her legacy continues to inspire and her memory lives on through her writings and the impact she had on her community.
As we remember and honor Nandini Satpathy on her birth anniversary, let us also celebrate the incredible woman she was and the mark she left on the world. Her determination, courage, and achievements will always be an inspiration for generations to come.
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