Bhubaneswsr : Chhattsgharh former governor Biswabhusan Harichandan Tuesday was given a warm welcome here at Biju Patnaik International Airport on his arrival from Raipur after completing his gubernatorial tenure. Many of his well wishers were present at the airport to receive him.
Earlier, at Raipur Harichandan was accorded a warm send off on Tuesday. To mark the occasion a spectacular departure ceremony was organised in Harichandan’s honour at Mana State hanger of Raipur Airport. The Farewell function was attended by CM of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CM Arun Sao, several ministers, chairman of Greater Odia Samaj and MLA of Raipur City North Purandar Mishra, C.E.O of State Red Cross Society M.K.Rout and host of other dignitaries. Harichandan and family were accorded an emotional send off by the attendees.
Chief minister Sai expressed his gratitude to Harichandan for his active and able guidance to take Chhattisgarh to newer heights of progress and prosperity. Harichandan wished further advancement and development of Chhattisgarh and peace and tranquillity for the residents of the State. After the farewell ceremony Harichandan left for Bhubaneswar by a special aircraft.
A grand parting ceremony was organised by non resident Odias of Chhattisgarh at the premises of Jagannath temple in Gayatri Nagar under the leadership of the founder of the temple and MLA Purandar Mishra yesterday evening. As a mark of respect Harichandan was greeted with auspicious coconut, shawl and memorable memento. Harichandan, his wife Suprava Harichandan and other family members participated in a special puja at the temple during the occasion.
