Apr 14 (BNP): On the auspicious occasion of Maha Bishuba Sankranti, which marks the Odia New Year, warm greetings and wishes were extended by the country’s top leaders to the people of Odisha.
President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her heartfelt greetings to citizens across India and abroad, noting the cultural significance of the day alongside other regional New Year celebrations such as Baisakhi, Vishu, Bohag Bihu, Poila Baisakh, Mesadi, and Puthandu. She wished everyone happiness, prosperity, and renewed hope in the coming year.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted the people of Odisha, extending his best wishes for peace, progress, and well-being on the occasion of the traditional New Year.
In Odisha, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined in the celebrations, offering their greetings to the public and highlighting the cultural importance of the festival.
Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Dharmendra Pradhan also extended their wishes, joining leaders across the country in marking the occasion.
Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, likewise conveyed his greetings, emphasizing goodwill and unity among the people.
The messages collectively reflected the spirit of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and the broader celebration of regional New Year festivals across India, symbolizing renewal, harmony, and shared traditions.
