August 21 Gunshot Day has been observed in Mathili block under Malkangiri district yesterday. The program was attended by many leaders, volunteers and social workers of various institutions from the district and outside the district.
However, MP Ramesh Chandra Majhi attended the program as the chief guest while MLA Purnachandra Baka, MLA Pritam Padhi, former minister Padmini Dian, and Block Chairman Mahesh Kumar Bak were present there.
Among others, Haldhar Pujari, Sharat Buruda, Manas Madkami, Dambaru Sisa, Zilla Parishad Member Sasmita Majhi etc were the guests of honour. Hundreds of people came out in a huge rally and went around the city.
Everyone gathered at Shahid Stambh on the police station premises. They placed the wreaths (ପୁଷ୍ପମାଲ୍ୟ) on the statue of Saheed Laxman Nayak. Later, a meeting was held to honour the freedom fighters. All the Sarpanch, block councillors and students of different schools & colleges were present in this program.