Odisha Celebrates Utkal Divas with Pride; Prez Murmu, PM Modi, CM Majhi Extend Warm Greetings
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President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the people on the occasion and lauded the state's "significant role" in the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'.
New Delhi, Apr 1: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other leaders have extended their warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day (Utkal Divas), celebrated today, April 1, 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the people on the occasion and lauded the state's "significant role" in the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'.
In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Warm greetings to the people of Odisha on Odisha Day! This occasion celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. Odisha's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building continues to inspire all of us."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings and said that the state stands tall as a "timeless symbol" of culture and "spiritual greatness".
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural as well as spiritual greatness. Odia music, art and literature have enriched India in countless ways."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media and congratulated the people of Odisha, wishing for continued progress in the state.
"Blessed with a rich cultural heritage and divine blessings of Prabhu Jagannath, Odisha shines as India's pride. May the state touch new heights of progress and prosperity in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat," he said in a post on X.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in a post on X, extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the joyous occasion.
"As the first state formed on the basis of language, Odisha created its distinct identity on the world stage. On this occasion, I pay my deep respects to those great sons of the soil whose sacrifices and foresight made a separate Odisha possible," he said.
The Chief Minister reiterated his government's commitment to "safeguarding" Odia identity and culture.
Also read: President Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan ashram
Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate province on April 1, 1936, based on linguistic identity.
This day honours Odisha's rich culture, heritage, and the leaders who fought for a separate state.
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the people on the occasion and lauded the state's "significant role" in the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'.
In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Warm greetings to the people of Odisha on Odisha Day! This occasion celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. Odisha's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building continues to inspire all of us."
"Its talented and hardworking people are playing a significant role in the journey of Viksit Bharat. I pray to Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Odisha," she added.Warm greetings to the people of Odisha on Odisha Day! This occasion celebrates the state’s rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. Odisha’s invaluable contribution to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building continues to inspire all of…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 1, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings and said that the state stands tall as a "timeless symbol" of culture and "spiritual greatness".
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural as well as spiritual greatness. Odia music, art and literature have enriched India in countless ways."
"The people of Odisha, known for their determination, simplicity and warmth, have made remarkable contributions across fields. May Odisha keep scaling new heights of progress in the times to come," he added.Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural as well as spiritual greatness. Odia music, art and literature have enriched India in countless ways. The people of Odisha, known for their determination,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media and congratulated the people of Odisha, wishing for continued progress in the state.
"Blessed with a rich cultural heritage and divine blessings of Prabhu Jagannath, Odisha shines as India's pride. May the state touch new heights of progress and prosperity in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat," he said in a post on X.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in a post on X, extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the joyous occasion.
"As the first state formed on the basis of language, Odisha created its distinct identity on the world stage. On this occasion, I pay my deep respects to those great sons of the soil whose sacrifices and foresight made a separate Odisha possible," he said.
The Chief Minister reiterated his government's commitment to "safeguarding" Odia identity and culture.
"We continue to work tirelessly to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of every Odia. Our sole aim is to build Odisha into the foremost state of the nation. On this sacred day today, let us all come together and take a firm pledge to build a 'Prosperous Odisha'," Majhi added.ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପ୍ରଦେଶ ଗଠନର ଏହି ପବିତ୍ର ଦିବସରେ ସମସ୍ତ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଇ ଓ ଭଉଣୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା। ଆମର ବରପୁତ୍ରମାନଙ୍କ ଅଦମ୍ୟ ସଂଘର୍ଷ ଓ ବଳିଦାନ ଯୋଗୁଁ ଆଜି ଆମେ ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ପରିଚୟ ନେଇ ଗର୍ବର ସହ ଠିଆ ହୋଇଛୁ।
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) April 1, 2026
ଆଜିର ଏହି ପବିତ୍ର ଅବସରରେ, ଆସନ୍ତୁ ଆମର ଗୌରବମୟ ଐତିହ୍ୟକୁ ପାଥେୟ କରି ଏକ ‘ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ଓଡ଼ିଶା’… pic.twitter.com/jTzrpCm9E9
Also read: President Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan ashram
Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate province on April 1, 1936, based on linguistic identity.
This day honours Odisha's rich culture, heritage, and the leaders who fought for a separate state.
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