
Bhubaneswar, Oct 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Wednesday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
CM Majhi extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Shah, describing him as a symbol of dedication to the nation, dynamic leadership, remarkable organizational ability, and unwavering patriotism.
He said that Shah's leadership is a constant source of inspiration for the unity, security, and progress of the nation.
Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, CM Majhi wrote, “Heartfelt and warm birthday wishes to the honorable Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah ji, a symbol of dedication to the nation, dynamic leadership, remarkable organizational ability, and unwavering patriotism. Your leadership is a constant source of inspiration for the unity, security, and progress of the nation. I pray to Lord Shri Jagannath that He grants you excellent health, long life, and continuous glory and success on the path of national service.”
Meanwhile, internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik extended his warmest birthday wishes to Shah by creating a stunning sand sculpture on Puri Beach.
With meticulous strokes, Pattnaik crafted a striking 5-foot-high, 15-foot-wide sand art of Shah, describing it as “a small gesture of respect for his inspiring leadership.”
Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, Pattnaik shared a picture of his sand art and wrote, “Warmest birthday wishes to the Honourable Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah Ji! May the divine blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath lead you towards greater service and success. Here is a glimpse of my sand art at the sacred Puri Beach, Odisha – a small gesture of respect for your inspiring leadership.”
"Warmest birthday wishes to the Honourable Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah Ji! 🙏 May the divine blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath lead you towards greater service and success 🙏🏼. Here's a glimpse of my sand art at the sacred Puri Beach, Odisha – a small gesture of respect for your… pic.twitter.com/NzZrUDBP0v
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 22, 2025
Notably, Amit Shah, born in 1964, is widely regarded as one of the chief strategists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His political journey has been defined by several significant milestones, including the abrogation of Article 370, major reforms in internal security, and a strong emphasis on cooperative federalism.
On his birthday, BJP workers and supporters across Gujarat and other parts of the country marked the occasion with a range of social service activities. These included blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, and cultural programmes focused on community welfare.