On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended warm Odisha Day greetings to the people, marking Utkal Divas, observed annually on April 1 to commemorate the state’s formation in 1936 on a linguistic basis.
In a message shared on X, President Murmu conveyed her wishes, highlighting the contribution of Odisha’s people to the nation’s progress. She said that the state’s talented and hardworking citizens are playing a vital role in India’s journey towards a Viksit Bharat.
President Murmu also offered prayers to Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath for the continued prosperity and well-being of the people of the state.
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 Modi, in his message, described Odisha as a timeless symbol of cultural and spiritual greatness. He noted that the state’s rich traditions of art, music, and literature have significantly enriched India’s heritage over the years.
PM Modi also expressed confidence that the people of Odisha would continue to achieve new milestones of growth and development in the future.
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 extended his greetings, praising Odisha’s vibrant cultural legacy and wishing for its continued progress and prosperity in the years ahead.
Greetings to the sisters and brothers of Odisha on Odisha Day.
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.… pic.twitter.com/DqRRkl6gHr— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 1, 2026
Earlier, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid tribute to the visionaries and leaders whose efforts led to the creation of a separate Odisha. He reiterated his government’s commitment to safeguarding Odia identity and culture while working towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପ୍ରଦେଶ ଗଠନର ଏହି ଐତିହାସିକ ଦିବସ ଅବସରରେ ଦେଶ ଓ ବିଦେଶରେ ରହୁଥିବା ସମସ୍ତ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଇ ଭଉଣୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ ଓ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା।
ଭାଷା ଭିତ୍ତିରେ ଗଠିତ ପ୍ରଥମ ପ୍ରଦେଶ ଭାବେ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ବିଶ୍ୱ ଦରବାରରେ ନିଜର ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ପରିଚୟ ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିଥିଲା। ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ମୁଁ ସେହି ମହାନ ବରପୁତ୍ରମାନଙ୍କୁ ମୋର… pic.twitter.com/XseeG7fKP3
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) April 1, 2026
Across the state, Odisha Day is being marked with pride and enthusiasm, celebrating its unique heritage and recognising the enduring contributions of its people to India’s cultural and spiritual landscape.
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