Lawyers' Day is celebrated across

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on April 28th every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of

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, an Oriya lawyer of the

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era, popularly called Madhu Babu or Madhu Barrister. The day is also observed as ''Swaviman Divas''. Many functions including cultural shows are organised by the Bar members throughout the state."BE DEDICATED TO SOCIETY LIKE MADHUBABU"
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