Odisha's Biju Patnaik played a key role in Indonesia's freedom: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Odisha's Biju Patnaik during his address in Indonesia's Parliament, saying he played a key role in the country's independence movement. Patnaik flew into Dutch-controlled Java to rescue Indonesian PM Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta, bringing them back to India to help secure crucial international support for Indonesia's sovereignty.