Bhubaneswar, Oct 20: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended festive greetings to the people on the occasion of Durga Puja and Vijayadashami, wishing everyone happiness, peace and prosperity.

On Monday, Majhi shared a post on X to mark Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of truth triumphing over falsehood, good over evil and justice over injustice.

ଅସତ୍ୟ ଉପରେ ସତ୍ୟର, ଅଧର୍ମ ଉପରେ ଧର୍ମର ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ୟାୟ ଉପରେ ନ୍ୟାୟର ବିଜୟର ମହାପର୍ବ ପବିତ୍ର ‘ବିଜୟା ଦଶମୀ’ ତଥା ‘ଦଶହରା’ ଅବସରରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଶୁଭକାମନା। https://t.co/dXZuMort9G

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 20, 2026

A day earlier, the Chief Minister had shared a video message conveying his Durga Puja wishes to the people.

In his greetings, Majhi prayed for the well-being of everyone and expressed hope that the blessings of Maa Durga would bring happiness and prosperity to every household.

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Durga Puja reflects India's cultural heritage​​​​​​​

Describing Durga Puja as more than a religious festival, the Chief Minister said it represents India’s rich cultural heritage, age-old traditions and spiritual values.

He also highlighted Goddess Durga as a symbol of feminine power and strength, noting that the festival celebrates the divine feminine.
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ପବିତ୍ର ଦୁର୍ଗାପୂଜା ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ରାଜ୍ୟବାସୀଙ୍କୁ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ ଜଣାଇଛନ୍ତି। https://t.co/CkhZcFq8hK

— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) October 19, 2026

Majhi prayed that Maa Durga would rid the world of suffering and injustice and bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all.

He further expressed hope that the festival would strengthen people's faith, spread positivity and promote harmony across society.

The Chief Minister concluded his message by invoking the blessings of Maa Durga and wishing everyone a happy and prosperous festive season.