Biju Patnaik

Biju Patnaik

politician India

Biju Patnaik was an influential Indian politician and industrialist, known for his role as the Chief Minister of Odisha and his significant contributions to the state's development. He is remembered for his adventurous spirit, notably flying a Douglas DC-3 Dakota aircraft to rescue Indonesian leaders during their struggle for independence in 1947. His legacy includes initiatives in education, industry, and infrastructure that have shaped modern Odisha.

Born on Mar 05, 1916 (109 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,238,783
Power
2,603$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,238,783 $2,900,000 2,603$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 1,238,783 $2,900,000 2,603$
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India India: Biju Patnaik had flown a Douglas DC-3 Dakota to rescue former Indonesian prime minister Sutan Sjahrir and vice-president Mohammad Hata from Dutch blockades in 1947. 8

The Times of India: Boeing, going, gone: 100ft B737-200 aircraft, lying forgotten at Kolkata airport for 13 years, sets out on 1,900km journey | Kolkata News