First Odia to get the Degree of M.A. B.L. from Calcutta University. Took a valiant stand for unification of scattered Odia tracts. Emerged on the Eastern horizon as a symbol of new hope and aspiration of all Odias . Was the founder of Utkal Sammilani, architect of Odia movement and pioneer in the field of industrial development. Acclaimed as a great Legislator and Journalist, he was the first Odia to be the member of Legislative Council and Member of Central Legislative Assembly and was the first to sail overseas. He had the distinction of being the first Indian Minister. He is also Known as Kula Brudha & Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das.