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BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
APRIL 1, 2026
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Wednesday conveyed heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha
on the occasion of Utkal Divas, praising the state as a timeless beacon of
cultural and spiritual excellence. Highlighting Odisha’s rich heritage, the
Prime Minister noted that Odia music, art and literature have significantly
enriched India’s civilisational legacy, while the warmth, simplicity and
determination of its people continue to inspire progress across sectors.
The Prime Minister
posted on X: “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.”
Odisha Governor Hari
Babu Kambhampati also extended warm greetings, paying tribute to the
visionaries whose efforts led to the formation of a separate Odisha state. He
emphasised the importance of preserving the state’s linguistic and cultural
identity, recalling the historic milestone of April 1, 1936, when Odisha became
India’s first state created on a linguistic basis.
“To all beloved sisters and brothers of the
state, #OdishaDibasa greetings and congratulations on this special day. My
deepest respects and tributes to those great souls who made unparalleled
contributions to the formation of a separate Odisha, thereby bringing honor and
recognition to our language, literature, and culture. Let us all come together
and resolve to further strengthen Odisha’s identity and pride”, read Governor’s
post.
Chief Minister Mohan
Charan Majhi also greeted the people of Odisha, reaffirming the government’s
commitment to safeguarding Odia identity and building a prosperous future for
the state. He highlighted Odisha’s historic global identity as the first
linguistically formed state and paid homage to the pioneers whose sacrifices
shaped its destiny.
“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.
“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.
