Bhubaneswar, Aug 15: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, extended their warm wishes to the citizens of the state and the nation on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day.
Chief Minister Majhi expressed his congratulations and urged people to come together in unity and integrity to strengthen the nation. He emphasized the significance of these values in maintaining India’s sovereignty and called on citizens to work collectively toward building a developed India. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), CM Majhi wrote: “Congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of Independence Day. Let us all pledge to maintain the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the nation while striving to build a developed India.”
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo also took to social media to pay tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters and martyrs. Reflecting on India’s long journey from the freedom struggle to the present, Singh Deo highlighted the theme of ‘Naya Bharat’ (New India) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized that the vision for a self-reliant and strong nation is deeply rooted in India’s civilizational wisdom.
In his tweet, Singh Deo called upon citizens to celebrate the day with action, unity, and love for the country: “Today, the soul of Bharat stands tall. From the blood-soaked soil of our freedom struggle to the soaring dreams of a developed nation by 2047, this day is a sacred reminder of who we are—and what we must become. We bow to the countless martyrs who gave their lives not for glory, but for generations they would never see. Their courage echoes in every heartbeat of this nation. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the theme of ‘Naya Bharat’ is not just a slogan—it is a solemn pledge. A pledge to build a nation that is strong, self-reliant, and rooted in its civilizational wisdom. From the tribal heartlands of Odisha to the icy heights of Ladakh, every citizen is a custodian of this freedom. Every child who sings the national anthem, every soldier who stands guard, every farmer who tills the land—they are the living flame of India’s spirit. Let us not merely celebrate this day. Let us consecrate it—with action, with unity, and with unwavering love for our motherland. Jai Hind. Vande Mataram. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, in her message, extended her heartfelt greetings and emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and soldiers. She called on every Indian to resolve to contribute toward building a stronger, more prosperous nation. Her message on X read: “On the occasion of Independence Day, I extend heartfelt greetings and best wishes to every Indian. Let us, on this historic day, remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and brave soldiers, and resolve to contribute to building a strong, prosperous, and developed nation. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”
The messages from Odisha’s leadership reflected a collective commitment to nation-building, urging citizens to honor the spirit of independence with unity, love, and dedicated action towards a prosperous future.
