New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday India takes pride in Odisha’s history, literature and music, as he greeted people on the state’s formation day.
He said on X, “Warm wishes on Utkala Dibasa! This day is a fitting tribute to Odisha’s glorious culture. India takes pride in Odisha’s history, literature and music.”
Warm wishes on Utkala Dibasa!
This day is a fitting tribute to Odisha’s glorious culture. India takes pride in Odisha’s history, literature and music. Odisha’s people are hardworking and have excelled in diverse fields. Over the last year, the Centre and Odisha Governments are…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2025
Praising the people of Odisha as hardworking, he said the Centre and the Odisha government have worked extensively over the last year to further the state’s progress.
The people of the state have excelled in diverse fields, he said.
Utkala Dibasa is celebrated April 1 every year to commemorate the formation of the state in 1936, carved out from the Bengal province.
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