Bhubaneswar, 13 July (H.S.): Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid rich tributes to 'Karmaveer' Gourishankar Ray on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his monumental contributions to Odia language, literature, and journalism.

In a heartfelt social media post, Patnaik described Ray as a vigilant guardian of the Odia language. He highlighted Ray’s historic role as the founding editor of Utkal Deepika, the first Odia newspaper, which played a significant part in awakening public consciousness and promoting social reform.

“On the birth anniversary of 'Karmaveer' Gourishankar Ray, I offer my humble tributes. His pioneering work through Utkal Deepika created mass awareness in society. His contributions to enriching the Odia language and literature are truly unparalleled,” Patnaik stated.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda