Key Points
Odia Pakhya celebrates state's cultural identity from April 1-14
CM pledges $500 billion Odisha economy by 2036
Honoring Madhusudan Das' legacy of state formation
Promoting traditional Odia language and customs
While addressing the gathering during the state-level celebration of ‘Odisha Day’ at Satyabhamapur in Cuttack, the birthplace of famous Odisha freedom fighter Madhusudan Das, the Chief Minister said that the 4.5 crore Odias are the real assets of Odisha. “Every drop of our blood is filled with Odisha Pride. Our conduct, style of conversation, food, etc., are alive with pure Odianess. We are committed to promoting that Odianess, Odia pride. That is why we are celebrating Odia Pakhya from today till April 14,” he stated.
The Chief Minister also emphasized that every Odia should eat traditional Odia food, wear traditional Odia attire, converse in Odia, and read Odia newspapers and magazines during this period. He noted that this year marks the 90th formation day of the separate Odisha state and highlighted one of the major objectives of the Utkal Sammilani—an organization that played a crucial role in creating a separate Odisha province—for the all-round development of an independent Odisha state.
“Unfortunately, even after 77 years of independence, Odisha has not been able to fully utilize its potential and achieve significant success towards the development of the state and its people,” he claimed. The Chief Minister mentioned that the people of Odisha have brought change in the state by voting the BJP to power to fulfill their dreams. Majhi asserted that his party is committed to realizing those dreams.
“The goal of 4.5 crore Odisha people will surely be fulfilled. Odisha will mark 100 years of its formation as a separate state in 2036. We will build strong infrastructure to create a prosperous Odisha by 2036. Moving ahead, we will make Odisha a growth engine of developed India by 2047. Each pillar of a prosperous Odisha will be built by the people of Odisha. They will once again write their glorious history,” the Chief Minister added.
He claimed that his government will achieve the target of a developed Odisha based on three strengths: Odisha's self-identity, ambition, and tireless efforts. The Chief Minister also pledged to make Odisha a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047.
During the state-level program at Satyabhamapur, he called the birthplace of Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das, fondly known as Madhubabu, a ‘Tirth Sthan’ (sacred pilgrimage site) for every Odia. He remarked that the Odia people were united at the call of Madhubabu and formed a separate linguistic state 89 years ago on April 1. He laid the foundation stone for the Integrated Development of Madhusudan Das’ birthplace, aiming to spend Rs 21 crore for the construction of a library, interpretation center, statue, guest building, and more.
