NAVEEN PATNAIK UNFURLS TRICOLOUR IN BHUBANESWAR

Bureau,Odishabarta

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unfurled the National Flag in the State-level Independence Day celebration at Idco Exhibition Ground here on Saturday. For the first time, the flag hoisting ceremony was held sans public.

Greeting the people of Odisha at Exhibition Ground on Independence Day, Patnaik remembered the freedom fighters for their sacrifices and contribution for which the country achieved freedom.

In his keynote address, the Odisha CM said, “India is now fighting a battle against COVID19. I pay tributes to the Corona Warriors of the State who are playing a crucial role in this fight. Odisha govt has set up dedicated COVID hospitals as saving each life is our top priority.”

“Due to dedication of the Corona Warriors, the overall  COVID-19 recovery rate is high in Odisha & death rate lowest in the country,” added Patnaik.

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