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Title – From Freedom Struggle to State-Building: -The Role of Harekrushna Mahatab in Shaping Modern Odisha
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Author
Dr. Bichitra Kumar Parida
Lecture in History, T. N. Mahavidyalaya,
Nigam Vihar, Rahama, Kendrapara, Odisha -
Abstract – Harekrushna Mahatab, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, played a decisive part in India’s struggle for independence and the political, artificial, and artistic metamorphosis of Odisha. Serving as Chief Minister (1946 – 1950; 1956 – 1961), Mahatab popularly known as Utkal Keshari was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and combined political vision with social reform. His multifaceted benefactions, including the admixture of kingly countries, the establishment of Bhubaneswar as the state capital, largescale structure similar as the Hirakud Dam, and creation of literature and journalism, deposited him as the foremost mastermind of ultramodern Odisha. His influence extended beyond India, engaging with world leaders and representing Odisha on global platforms. Utkal Keshari Harekrushna Mahatab, a protean, towering personality of the contemporary period, the mastermind of ultramodern Utkal and colonist of a new dawn of Odisha, was largely inspired by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. Mahatab’s name will be ever inscribed in golden letters in the annals of Odisha Politics for his benefactions towards the development of Odia literature and culture. He who rises over all odds, time and again, to take the state of Odisha through the transition of the state of Odisha post-independence period is undisputable. His donation to Modern Odisha from social, industrial, profitable, erudite, and political spheres is unequaled. He’s truly the first Odia to be extensively honored on a National and International forum.
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Keywords – Politics, Odisha, Government, Nehru, India, Chief Minister, Contribution, Freedom Fighter, State Government, Harekrushna Mahatab, Modern Odisha
From Freedom Struggle to State-Building: The Role of Harekrushna Mahatab in Shaping Modern Odisha
