Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab (1899- 1987)
The 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab (Known as Utkal Keshari) has been celebrated.
- He was a freedom fighter, politician, historian, writer, social reformer, and journalist.
Contribution
- Participating actively in Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha etc.
- Played key role in the integration of Odisha into the Union of India.
- Influenced by figures like Swami Vivekananda, Ramkrishna Paramhansa and Mahatma Gandhi.
- Served as the Chief Minister of Orissa from 1946 to 1950.
Values: Determination, leadership etc.