Day 17
History, Art & CultureSkim2024-11-21
125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab
What Happened
The President of India released a 125 rupee commemorative coin and postage stamp at Vigyan Bhawan to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on November 21, 2024. Mahtab, known as Utkal Keshari, was a veteran freedom fighter and the first Chief Minister of Odisha.
Why It Matters
He played a pivotal role in the merger of princely states into the Indian Union and was a significant literary figure who shaped modern Odisha's political and cultural identity.
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