1937 – Even as Odisha acquired statehood under the British Empire on 1 April 1936, there was no legislative assembly for people's representatives to represent their will and legislate on their behalf. It is no small coincidence that the grounds of Ravenshaw College were chosen for the very first meeting of the Legislative Assembly of Odisha on 28 July 1937. The new Legislative Assembly of Odisha started functioning from the Examination Hall of Ravenshaw College and upper balcony and verandah acted as balcony for visitors.