NO DECISION TAKEN TO CHANGE BIJU PATNAIK SPORTS AWARD: ODISHA CM

Jul 21, 2024 - 20:39

Bhubaneswar (21/07/2024): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday clarified that no decision has been taken to rename the 'Biju Patnaik Sports Award'.

While talking to mediapersons, the Chief Minister said, "Biju Patnaik Sports Award will continue like in the past and there is no plan to change it." Majhi said he came to know about reports through the media regarding the renaming of the Biju Patnaik Sports Award. "The sports award was instituted in the name of Biju Babu and no such decision has been taken to change it's name.

I have also no information in this regard.

The state government gives much importance to legendary personalities of the soil.

In his long illustrious political career, Biju Babu's contribution in political and social sphere for Odisha and the country will always be remembered," he added.