Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid tributes to freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries and hailed their contribution to the country’s freedom movement.
“Humble tributes to legendary freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary. He was one of the key proponent of Swadeshi Movement and staunchest advocate of Swaraj. He will always be remembered for his unparalleled contribution to freedom movement”, the Chief Minister tweeted.
Humble tributes to legendary freedom fighter Lokmanya #BalGangadharTilak on his birth anniversary. He was one of the key proponent of Swadeshi Movement and staunchest advocate of #Swaraj. He will always be remembered for his unparalleled contribution to freedom movement. pic.twitter.com/jhFxHATfV2
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 23, 2019
The Odisha CM described Chandra Shekhar Azad a revolutionary freedom fighter and youth icon.
Azad ignited the spark of patriotism among millions of Indians with his devotion to the motherland, valour and sacrifice, Naveen tweeted.
Humble tributes to revolutionary freedom fighter and youth icon #ChandrashekharAzad on his birth anniversary. He ignited the spark of patriotism among millions of Indians with his devotion to the motherland, valour and sacrifice pic.twitter.com/tC9r4oc1s7
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 23, 2019