Bhubaneswar: Rich tributes were paid to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik across the state on his 22nd death anniversary today.

Remembering the legendary politician, political leaders cutting across party lines paid tributes to Biju Patnaik and recalled his contribution in building modern Odisha.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid homage to the freedom fighter and said the people of Odisha are always inspired by the ideologies of Biju Babu and committed to serve the state.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also paid tribute to Biju Patnaik on the occasion.

Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik sculpted a sand art paying homage to the legend.