President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wished the people of the State on the occasion of the Utkal Divas on April 1.
“Greetings to the people of Odisha on statehood day. My best wishes to the State for a bright, prosperous and peaceful future,” Kovind tweeted.
“I extend my best wishes to the people of Odisha on the occasion of the celebration of Odisha Diwas.
Odisha has a rich & glorious history & is well known for its cultural diversity & natural beauty. May the State & its people continue to prosper and thrive,” said Vice-President Naidu.
Taking to Twitter, Modi praised the contribution of “brave and talented” people of Odisha in nation building.
“The people of Odisha are known for their nobility and simplicity. I pray to Lord Jagannath for fast development of the State,” Modi said and concluded with “Jay Jagannath”.