Naveen invites Chef Vikas Khanna to visit Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Nine days after unveiling a replica of the iconic Konark wheel at Times Square in New York city, globally acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Vikas Khanna held discussion with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday.

During the discussion held through videoconference, Khanna praised the art, architecture, sculpture, culture, history and culinary tradition of Odisha.

The celebrated chef also narrated the happy experiences about his visit to the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri during, a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.

He also praised the rapid transformation of Odisha under the leadership of Naveen and said the iconic Konark wheel symbolises world peace and unity.

The Chief Minister also hailed Khanna’s entrepreneurial and literary abilities. Naveen also invited Khanna to visit Odisha, said the release.

It may be noted here that Khanna had unveiled the replica of Konark wheel at Times Square on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day on August 15.

The Chief Minister had thanked Khanna for his initiative to showcase Odisha’s timeless sculpture before the world.