Names BIJU PATNAIK
Date of Birth March 05, 1916
Date of Death April 17, 1997
Identity Indian politician and Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms.
Date-wise Events / Works

Jul 24, 1947: He and his wife flew to Java and rescued Sultan Sjahrir, former PM of Indonesia, out on a Dakota reaching India via Singapore on this day. For this act of bravery, he was given honorary citizenship in Indonesia and awarded the 'Bhoomi Putra', the highest Indonesian award, rarely granted to a foreigner. In 1996, when Indonesia was celebrating its 50th Independence Day, Biju Patnaik was awarded the highest national award, the 'Bintang Jasa Utama'.
Oct 27, 1947: He piloted a plane and landed at Srinagar Airport in the early morning. He brought 17 soldiers of 1-Sikh regiment to fight the Pakistani invaders. But for this daring effort by him, mush more of Kashmir would have gone to the enemy.
Jun 23, 1961: He became the Chief Minister of Odisha.
Oct 02, 1963: He retired as the Chief Minister of Odisha.
May 13, 1971: He was elected as the Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha.
Oct 06, 1971: He ceased to be the Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha.
Jun 11, 1980: He resigned from the membership of the 8th Vidhan Sabha of Odisha.
Mar 05, 1990: He became the Chief Minister of Odisha.
Mar 15, 1995: He retired as the Chief Minister of Odisha.
Mar 25, 1985: He resigned from the membership of the 8th Lok Sabha of the Indian Parliament.
General
  • He was also a trained pilot. He flew with private airlines but at the start of the Second World War he joined the Royal Indian Air Force eventually becoming head of air transport command.
  • While in service he began an interest in nationalist politics and used air force transports to deliver what was seen as subversive literature to Indian troops.
  • He was jailed for his illegal activities and served two years in prison.
  • Shortly after independence Pakistani tribesmen invaded Kashmir and at Nehru's request Biju Patnaik helped airlift the first Indian soldiers into Srinagar.
  • His birthday, 5 March, was designated as the Panchayat Raj Divas, a holiday in Odisha in his memory.
  • 'Son' of Odisha and 'Bhoomi Putra' of Indonesia.
  • First Pilot turned Politician
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