Bhubaneswar, 26 June (H.S.): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati paid heartfelt tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary, remembering the eminent litterateur's enduring contribution to India's literary and nationalist heritage.

In a post on social media, the Governor described Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as a towering literary figure whose immortal composition, Vande Mataram, ignited the spirit of patriotism and national consciousness among generations of Indians.

Humble tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Ji on his birth anniversary. A towering literary figure and the author of Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay awakened the spirit of patriotism and national consciousness through his timeless writings. His contributions remain an enduring part of India's intellectual, literary, and nationalist legacy, the Governor said.

Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda