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Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Russian embassy unveils plaque honouring Biju Patnaik
Bhubaneswar: Russia on Wednesday paid tribute to freedom fighter and former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik by unveiling a memorial plaque in his honour at its embassy in New Delhi. The event was part of celebrations marking the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory in World War II. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik, the younger son of Biju Patnaik, attended the ceremony at the Russian embassy in the national capital. 'Honoured to attend the memorial plaque inauguration ceremony at Russian embassy in New Delhi to commemorate the contribution of legendary #BijuPatnaik in Stalingrad Operation during WWII. The Battle of Stalingrad led to success for Russia in the war against Nazi Germany which saved the world from untold horror. People of #Odisha will be immensely pleased with this award for #BijuPatnaik whom they treat with huge respect. Thank @RusEmbIndia for the honour. #RussiaHonoursBijuPatnaik,' Naveen said in a post on X Russian ambassador Danis Alipov had specially invited Naveen, Leader of the Opposition of Odisha Assembly, to attend the programme. The main function will be held on May 9. Alipov, in a letter to Naveen, had said, 'Among the heroes who we pay tribute to is your late father, Honourable Shri Biju Patnaik ji, a towering personality and a valiant pilot of the Indian National Airways, who had participated in the Stalingrad Operation, supplying weapons to the besieged Red Army.' The Battle of Stalingrad, which took place from July 1942 to February 1943, marked the successful Soviet defence of the city during World War II. Russia has plans to honour those 'who stood together against Nazism in anti-Hitler coalition, and commemorate the heroic deeds of the people of the former Soviet Union and its allies, who bore the brunt of the most brutal conflict in human history.' Biju Patnaik was the chief minister of Odisha for two terms — from 1961 to 1963 and again from 1990 to 1995. He died on April 17, 1997.
Deccan Herald
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Russian Embassy unveils special plaque honouring Biju Patnaik
Honoured to attend the memorial plaque inauguration ceremony at Russian Embassy in New Delhi to commemorate the contribution of legendary #BijuPatnaik in Stalingrad Operation during WWII. The Battle of Stalingrad led to success for Russia in the war against Nazi Germany which…
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russian Embassy unveils special plaque honouring Biju Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, Russia on Wednesday paid tribute to freedom fighter and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik by unveiling a memorial plaque in his honour at its embassy in New Delhi. Russian Embassy unveils special plaque honouring Biju Patnaik The event was part of celebrations marking the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory in World War II. Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik, the younger son of Biju Patnaik, attended the ceremony at the Russian Embassy in the national capital. "Honoured to attend the memorial plaque inauguration ceremony at Russian Embassy in New Delhi to commemorate the contribution of legendary #BijuPatnaik in Stalingrad Operation during WWII. The Battle of Stalingrad led to success for Russia in the war against Nazi Germany which saved the world from untold horror. People of #Odisha will be immensely pleased with this award for #BijuPatnaik whom they treat with huge respect. Thank @RusEmbIndia for the honour. #RussiaHonoursBijuPatnaik," Patnaik said in a post on X Russian Ambassador Danis Alipov had specially invited Patnaik, Leader of the Opposition of Odisha Assembly, to attend the programme. The main function will be held on May 9. Alipov, in a letter to Patnaik, had said, "Among the heroes who we pay tribute to is your late father, Honourable Shri Biju Patnaik ji, a towering personality and a valiant pilot of the Indian National Airways, who had participated in the Stalingrad Operation, supplying weapons to the besieged Red Army." The Battle of Stalingrad, which took place from July 1942 to February 1943, marked the successful Soviet defence of the city during World War II. Russia has plans to honour those "who stood together against Nazism in anti-Hitler coalition, and commemorate the heroic deeds of the people of the former Soviet Union and its allies, who bore the brunt of the most brutal conflict in human history." Biju Patnaik was the chief minister of Odisha for two terms — from 1961 to 1963 and again from 1990 to 1995. He died on April 17, 1997. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
United News of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Russian Embassy installs plaque to recognise Biju Babu's significant contribution during World War II
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) A special plaque was unveiled at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday to honor Biju Patnaik's heroic role in the Stalingrad Operation during World War II. The 80th anniversary of Russia's victory over Nazism in World War II is being celebrated on May 9. To mark the occasion, a commemorative event was held at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi. During World War II, the legendary Biju Patnaik displayed extraordinary bravery by participating in the Stalingrad Campaign. He supplied weapons to the besieged Red Army, contributing significantly to their eventual victory. Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, son of Biju Patnaik, attended the event at the invitation of Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov. UNI DP KK
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Naveen to accept Russian Embassy's honour to father Biju Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD president Naveen Patnaik will accept the Russian Embassy's honour to his father Biju Patnaik for his contribution in the 'Stalingrad Operation' during World War II. Naveen to accept Russian Embassy's honour to father Biju Patnaik Patnaik left for the national capital on Tuesday to attend functions marking celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Russia's victory over Nazism in World War II. An official statement released by the office of the Leader of Opposition said that Patnaik will attend the two-day event at the Russian Embassy on both May 7 and 9. On May 9, Patnaik will accept the Russian Embassy's honour to his father Biju Patnaik for his contribution in the 'Stalingrad Operation' during World War II. Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, has invited Patnaik to attend the event in the national capital as Guest of Honour on May 9, which is observed as Victory Day in Russia to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany. Alipov, in a letter to Patnaik, said, "Among the heroes who we pay tribute to is your late father, Honourable Shri Biju Patnaik ji, a towering personality and a valiant pilot of the Indian National Airways, who had participated in the Stalingrad Operation, supplying weapons to the besieged Red Army." The Battle of Stalingrad, which took place from July 1942 to February 1943, marks the successful Soviet defence of the city of then Stalingrad during World War II. The letter said Russia will honour those "who stood together against Nazism in anti-Hitler coalition, and commemorate the heroic deeds of the people of the former Soviet Union and its allies, who bore the brunt of the most brutal conflict in human history." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be the Chief Guest at the event on May 9. In a separate letter to Patnaik, Russian Embassy Counsellor Elena Remizova said: "This year all over the world the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory in WWII will be celebrated widely. On fronts of that war, Russian and Indian soldiers and civilians shoulder to shoulder fought against German Nazism, Italian fascism and Japanese militarism." "On this great occasion this year we will open the marble plaque with the names of Indians, who took part in WWII and were awarded by orders and medals by Soviet/Russian government. Your esteemed father Bijayananda Patnaik ji was one of these heroes, and we have commemorated his name on the plaque," she said in the letter. It said that the Embassy will be very grateful if Patnaik could take part in the opening ceremony along with Ambassador of Russia to India Denis Alipov on May 7 at the venue of the Russian House in India. Biju Patnaik was the chief minister of Odisha for two terms — from 1961 to 1963 and again from 1990 to 1995. He died on April 17, 1997. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
