Why is Russia honouring ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on Victory Day?

Russia has invited BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for a special reception in honour of his father – Biju Patnaik – on Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, in New Delhi. The late Odisha chief minister was an ace pilot who played a key role during the Second World War, including the Battle of Stalingrad

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