poet from the state of Odisha (1888-1953)

Laxmikanta Mohapatra

1888–1953, born Cuttack district, writes in Odia, writer, novelist, poet

Laxmikanta Mohapatra, popularly revered as Kantakabi, was a pioneering Indian Odia poet, novelist, playwright, and freedom fighter. Renowned for his nationalistic poetry and sharp social satire, he authored more than ten seminal literary works. Mohapatra was a key architect of the Odisha State Unification Movement and an active organizer within the Utkal Sammilani. He is best known for composing Bande Utkala Janani, which was officially adopted as the state anthem of Odisha in 2020.

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