On the eve of his 100th birth anniversary, we bring to you a compilation of snapshots portraying the life and times of the great leader from Odisha: Biju Patnaik.

Biju Patnaik sworn in as the Odisha Chief Minister, the first time in 1961 Biju Patnaik sworn in as the Odisha Chief Minister, the first time in 1961

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Pic: With Jawaharlal Nehru at the inauguration of Paradip port Pic: With Jawaharlal Nehru at the inauguration of Paradip port

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Pic: With wife Gyan Patnaik Pic: With wife Gyan Patnaik

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Pic: Sworn in as Odisha CM for the second time Pic: Sworn in as Odisha CM for the second time

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Pic: With former Odisha CM Nandini Satpathy Pic: With former Odisha CM Nandini Satpathy

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With former PM Indira Gandhi With former PM Indira Gandhi

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Pic: In Puri for Rath Yatra Pic: In Puri for Rath Yatra