President Droupadi Murmu conveyed heartfelt wishes to the citizens of Odisha on the occasion of the statehood day, commonly referred to as ‘Utkal Diwas’ on Monday. She also expressed her hopes for the progress and prosperity of Odisha.
In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu wrote, “Warm greetings to people on Odisha Day! Odisha is known for its vast natural wealth and rich cultural heritage. The resilient people of this state have made great contribution in the development of Odisha and the country. Odisha has produced many icons over the centuries, including several makers of modern India. May Lord Jagannath bless the state and its people with greater success and prosperity!”
Warm greetings to people on Odisha Day! Odisha is known for its vast natural wealth and rich cultural heritage. The resilient people of this state have made great contribution in the development of Odisha and the country. Odisha has produced many icons over the centuries,…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 1, 2024
Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their best wishes to the people of Odisha on the celebration of the state’s founding day, known as Utkala Dibasa.
“Odisha is writing a glorious history in all fields. Odisha has become prosperous due to the commitment of every Odia. In keeping with this era of transformation, the idea of creating a ‘developed Odisha’ is the idea of Odia. On this ‘Odisha Day’ let us strengthen our Asmita and Swaviman and move forward towards building ‘Developed Odisha’. #OdishaDibasa” Chief Minister Patnaik said in a post on X.
ସବୁ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଲେଖୁଛି ଏକ ଗରିମାମୟ ଇତିହାସ। ପ୍ରତିଟି ଓଡ଼ିଆଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତିବଦ୍ଧତାରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ହୋଇଛି ସମୃଦ୍ଧ। ରୂପାନ୍ତରଣର ଏ ଯୁଗ ସହ ତାଳ ଦେଇ ‘ବିକଶିତ ଓଡ଼ିଶା’ ଗଠନ କରିବା ହେଉଛି ଓଡ଼ିଆର ସଙ୍କଳ୍ପ। ଏହି ‘ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଦିବସ’ରେ ଆସନ୍ତୁ ଆମ ଅସ୍ମିତା ଓ ସ୍ୱାଭିମାନକୁ ଆହୁରି ବଳିଷ୍ଠ କରି ‘ବିକଶିତ ଓଡ଼ିଶା’ ଗଢ଼ିବା ଦିଗରେ ଆଗକୁ… pic.twitter.com/TrN7DILZAK
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Modi on X said, “Wishing everyone a very Happy Utkala Dibasa! This day reminds us of the rich culture and heritage of Odisha and its dynamic people. The state has made a rich contribution to national progress. I pray for the success and prosperity of the people of Odisha.”
Wishing everyone a very Happy Utkala Dibasa! This day reminds us of the rich culture and heritage of Odisha and its dynamic people. The state has made a rich contribution to national progress. I pray for the success and prosperity of the people of Odisha.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2024
“Greetings to our sisters and brothers in Odisha on their statehood day. With its diverse ethos and traditions, Odisha has gained fame as a global attraction as a jewel in Bharat’s vibrant cultural tapestry. May the state script an exemplary growth story in the times to come.” Shah wrote on X.
Greetings to our sisters and brothers in Odisha on their statehood day.
With its diverse ethos and traditions, Odisha has gained fame as a global attraction as a jewel in Bharat’s vibrant cultural tapestry. May the state script an exemplary growth story in the times to come.
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) April 1, 2024
In his message to the Odia community, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the importance of creating employment opportunities in the state.
“On the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, we extend our warmest greetings and good wishes to the people of the state. Odisha is known for its riveting natural beauty, unique culture, and beautiful monuments and is home to a large tribal population that values nature,” Mallikarjun Kharge wrote on X.
On the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, we extend our warmest greetings and good wishes to the people of the state.
Odisha is known for its riveting natural beauty, unique culture, beautiful monuments and is home to a large tribal population which values nature.
Odisha needs more… pic.twitter.com/ttYPzV9O1c
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) April 1, 2024
The post further reads, “Odisha needs more employment opportunities, freedom from corruption and the betterment of all its people. These assembly elections are the opportune moment to ensure that. Only the Congress party can ensure that. On this solemn day, let us pledge for a brighter future for Odisha, so that it continues to play its part in nation-building.”
Utkal Divas, also recognized as Odisha Day, is observed each year to commemorate the establishment of the state of Odisha on April 1.
The entire state enthusiastically engages in celebrating its foundation day, characterized by cultural events hosted throughout the region.