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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi extended greetings on Utkal Divas, honoring the leaders who fought for statehood. He emphasized preserving Odia culture while pushing for development. The state celebrated with illuminated buildings and events marking the 1936 formation. Majhi also launched a Rs 7,550 crore housing scheme to uplift underprivileged communities.

Key Points: CM Mohan Majhi Pays Tribute on Utkal Divas as Odisha Celebrates

  • Majhi honors Odisha's founders on Utkal Divas
  • Launches Rs 7,550 crore housing scheme
  • Govt buildings illuminated in celebration
  • Congress plans Bhubaneswar protests
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Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi greets people on Utkal Divas, pays tribute to state's heroes

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi honors statehood heroes on Utkal Divas, pledges development while launching a Rs 7,550 crore housing scheme.

"A humble tribute to the great men who made immense sacrifices for the formation of a separate Odisha state. – CM Mohan Majhi"

Bhubaneswar, April 1

On the occasion of Utkal Divas (Odisha Day), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state. He paid tribute to the great leaders who fought for a separate Odisha, preserving its language, literature, and culture and urged everyone to work towards a prosperous and developed Odisha.

https://x.com/MohanMOdisha/status/1906892501308547129

In a post on X, CM Majhi wrote, "Greetings and best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Odisha Day. A humble tribute to the great men who made immense sacrifices for the formation of a separate Odisha state and enhanced the glory of our language, literature and culture."

"On this day, let us further strengthen our resolve to build a healthy and developed Odisha. #odd'ishaadibs Banned Utkal Janni!!," the post added on X.

Government buildings in Bhubaneswar were illuminated on the eve of Utkal Divas.

Every year, the day is celebrated across Odisha with much pomp and several events are organised on this day. April 1 is an important day for the people of Odisha, as it was on this day in 1936 that the state was formed based on language.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, CM Majhi visited Kalahandi district and launched the 'Antyodaya Gruha Yojana,' a housing scheme with an allocation of Rs 7,550 crore over the next three years.

The scheme is expected to significantly improve the lives of the underprivileged, aligning with the state government's vision of 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha.'

The political atmosphere in Kalahandi is charged, with discussions surrounding the CM Majhi's visit and the Congress party's planned protests in Bhubaneswar.

The main objective of launching this scheme is to improve the social status and standard of living of all the citizens of Odisha who live in kutcha houses. This scheme will ensure that all the citizens of Odisha state live in a pucca and properly constructed house rather than a kutcha house.

- ANI

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Priti S.
Happy Utkal Divas to all my Odia brothers and sisters! 🙏 So proud of our rich culture and heritage. The housing scheme announcement is much needed for rural development. Jai Jagannath!
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Rahul K.
While I appreciate the CM's efforts, I wish there was more focus on urban infrastructure too. Bhubaneswar's roads need serious attention. But the housing scheme is a good start for rural areas.
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Smita P.
The illuminated government buildings looked stunning! 🎆 Our state has come so far since 1936. Let's all work together to make Odisha even better. The new housing scheme gives me hope for my village.
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Abhishek M.
As someone from Kalahandi, I saw the CM's visit firsthand. People here are genuinely excited about the housing scheme. Finally some concrete development plans for our region!
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Niharika D.
The way we celebrate Utkal Divas makes me emotional every year 😊 Our ancestors fought so hard for our identity. Now it's our turn to preserve our beautiful language and traditions.
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Debasis R.
Good to see the government allocating funds for housing, but implementation is key. Hope this doesn't end up like previous schemes where benefits didn't reach the actual poor. Fingers crossed for proper execution.

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