Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik, referring to him as the symbol of courage and nation-building, amid a political storm over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Nishikant Dubey's controversial remark on the late leader, for which Dubey tendered an unconditional apology. In a letter to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Manjhi on the foundation day of the state, PM Modi described Patnaik as a towering figure whose life continues to inspire generations. "This is the soil that nurtured the great Biju Patnaik, whose life epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building. Biju Babu's multifaceted persona inspires us all," the PM wrote. The letter ...