Odisha Governor Released Two Books authored by Former AP Governor

Current Context: On Feb 7, 2026, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati released two books in Bhubaneswar, marking a cultural event attended by CM Mohan Charan Majhi.

• The author, Biswabhusan Harichandan, veteran leader and former Governor of Andhra Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, was hailed as the “pride of Odisha.”
• ‘E Mati Katha Kahe’ (Odia): A collection of 30 essays reflecting on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Odia identity, and Jagannath’s Nabakalebara tradition.
• The essays blend political reflections, cultural pride, and spiritual heritage, reinforcing Odisha’s role in India’s national narrative.
• ‘Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander’ (English): A historical account of the Paika Rebellion (1817) led by Buxi Jagabandhu against British rule.
• The book emphasizes the rebellion as India’s first armed struggle for independence, predating the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny by 40 years, strengthening Odisha’s claim in national history.

Question:

Q.1 The book titled ‘E Mati Katha Kahe’ is written in which language?
a) Hindi
b) English
c) Odia
d) Bengali

Answer: c) The book ‘E Mati Katha Kahe’ is authored in Odia and reflects regional and national themes.