Biju Patnaik, passed away on 17 April 1997, was a famous Oriya leader and Chief Minister. He served as Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms. Biju Patnaik became a friend of Jawaharlal Nehru during Indian freedom struggle. For his support to Indonesia during its freedom struggle, Patnaik was given a honorary citizenship there was awarded the ‘Bhoomi Putra’, the highest Indonesian award. He also received their highest national award in 1996.
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