Tue Apr 01 03:50:51 UTC 2025: **Modi Extends Utkala Dibasa Greetings to Odisha**
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to the people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa, the state’s formation day. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Modi lauded Odisha’s rich history, literature, and music, stating that India takes immense pride in its cultural heritage.
He praised the hardworking people of Odisha for their achievements in diverse fields and highlighted the collaborative efforts between the central and state governments over the past year to drive Odisha’s progress.
Utkala Dibasa, celebrated annually on April 1st, commemorates the formation of Odisha as a separate state in 1936, after being carved out of the Bengal province.
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