An all-round development of the State is possible, but strong determination is needed for this, opined speakers at a Sankalp Samaroh, organised by the Gurujan Parishad here on Friday.
The body observed the Utkal Divas as Sankalp Divas. Joining as chief guest, retired bureaucrat Sanjeev Hota said Odisha would become the most powerful State if steps would be taken for the development of its natural and human resources and if special focus would be given to tribal and Dalit people.
Chief Advisor to the Election Commission of India Dr Bhagaban Prakash called upon all Odias to take pledge not to criticize others but to admire them.
later, Parishad senior vice-president Brajamohan Mohanty declared three pledges adopted by the body. The pledges are ensuring Odisha as a liquor-free State, more usage of Odia language and making Odia as the official language. Parishad president Kartik Chandra Chand chaired the event.
Among others, secretary general Dr Sadanand Dikshit, senior journalist Pradosh Patnaik and former Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University of Culture Dr Bimalendu Mohanty spoke.