Bhubaneswar/Jajpur,22/11: Odiya Film Actor Akhil kumar patnaik paid homage to Shaheed Laxman Nayak, the tribal hero and freedom fighter, on his birth anniversary. He Said Shaheed Laxman Nayak, born on November 22, 1899, in the dense forests of Tentuligumma village, Malkangiri district, played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle. Revered as a leader of the tribal community and a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, Nayak’s selfless sacrifice and leadership continue to inspire generations of Odias.He Said The ceremonies highlighted his unwavering commitment to the nation, his courage in the face of adversity, and his efforts to mobilise the tribal community during the freedom movement.He Said Laxman Nayak’s story is a testament to the outstanding contribution made by the tribal community during India’s freedom struggle. If the sun is true, and so is the moon, it is then equally true that mother India shall be independent. At the break of dawn on 29 March 1943, Shaheed Laxman Nayak said these words and became immortal. On the basis of a fabricated case of having killed a forest guard, Nayak was executed on the morning of that day in the Berhampur jail in Odisha.