In Odisha, the birth anniversary of the legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik is being celebrated today.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, paying tributes to the leader, has described him as a great statesman, freedom fighter and architect of modern Odisha. The Government of Odisha is also observing the day as Panchayati Raj and Lok Sewa Diwas.</span><br />