Tale behind the name of Megawati Sukarnoputri !

Knowledge is never narcissistic. And when its knowledge about a legendary politician Hailing from your state , its definitely distinguished.

Here comes a legend a true story about the man that most of you know as a former Chief minister of Orissa Sir Biju Pattnaik.I am not considered about his political capabilities , neither his tenure in Orissa , but this story about him which had been listening to as a child from my dad and today , I am Proud to be born in thy State .


Biju Pattnaik was an airforce pilot and he participated actively in freedom movement with Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders.It was year 1947 when Indonesia was trying to get freedom from  Dutch Rule.On order of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru , Biju Pattnaik Flew to Indonesia to rescue President Sukarno and his family to India who were attacked by the rebellious dutch. 

President Sukarno

President Sukarno's wife Yogyakarta was last moment pregnant.Hence though , Biju patnaik , rescued them he had to do a emergency landing before reaching India .It was raining heavily and amidst all inconviniences , Yogyakarta gave birth to a baby girl.On Request of President sukarno , Bijupattnaik , gave his baby child name as Megawati Sukarnoputri - meghavatī = "she who has a cloud", i.e. a raincloud, as it was raining when she was born" Sukarnoputri means "daughter of Sukarno" !

Megawati Sukarnoputri

Besided this President of Indonesia offered Biju Pattnaik 10.000 Acres of Teak forest , two deep oil mills and highest civilian award, Bhumi Putra (Son of Soil).Had he accepted them he would have been the richest man of India , but denied to all materialistic offerings saying that "The Son of Kalinga has performed his duty , and he will never take an offering to perform his duties"
Till today the entire pattnaik family enjoys dual citizenship for years to come.An eminent leader who has brought glory to not only his state but to his nation.

How many people residing in our nation have recieved such an honour?


Megawati Sukarnoputri is the fifth President of Indonesia and influential Indonesian Leader!


This is the short story I wanted to say to all my friends , who are unaware of the legend Biju Pattnaik and the glory he fetched for country.


He said the following things for people of Orissa "To be born poor is not a crime but to remain so is indeed a crime'. 'Be loyal not to me but to the destiny of the State'. 'Orissa is a rich state where poor people live'. 'Be a pride to your State and not a shame'."