Remembering Comrade Dibakar Nayak: A Tribute to a Marxist Leader

State-Level Memorial Meeting Honors Comrade Dibakar Nayak

In Bhubaneswar, a memorial meeting took place on Saturday at Jayadev Bhawan to honor the late Comrade Dibakar Nayak, who served as the former state secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI).

The gathering saw participation from leaders across various political factions, mass organizations, and community members, all coming together to celebrate Nayak's contributions.

Former MLA Narayan Reddy presided over the event, which emphasized Nayak’s unwavering dedication to Marxist principles, social equity, and grassroots activism.

A special commemorative souvenir was presented by former Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadai, who expressed, “A revolutionary committed to social change never truly fades away — their ideals and sacrifices continue to inspire.”

Notable speakers at the event, including CPI state secretary Ashish Kanungo and CPI(M) state secretary Suresh Chandra Panigrahy, reflected on Nayak's principled Marxism and his relentless support for labor and agricultural movements.