It is a great honour for #Odisha and its people that the President of India, hailing from our State addressed the Odisha Legislative Assembly. We are all proud that, the daughter of this land is the President of the country. It is even more proud that she started her political career from this Odisha Legislative Assembly twenty-five years ago, and today she has increased the glory of this land by becoming the President of the country.
Unity in diversity is the beauty of our nation. Different languages, lifestyles, customs, cultures and thoughts have contributed immensely to strengthen the Indian polity. After Independence integration of princely states was a great political challenge.
The accession of princely states of India first took place in Odisha with Nilagiri and others joining on 14th November 1947 and thus Odisha had provided leadership to the rest of India to unite and consolidate Indian nationhood.
It is befitting to the occasion to recall the contribution of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das for creating a separate province of Odisha, first time in India on the basis of language. He achieved this historic goal along with other national leaders, by adopting constitutional methods.
As the President of this great country, you ‘preserve, protect and defend’ the Constitution of India, the 75th anniversary of which was celebrated just recently. The entire country looks upon you, President Madam, for inspiration and guidance in preserving the very soul of India.
As you are aware, Odisha has scripted history in myriad fields in the last couple of decades. In disaster management, food production, women’s empowerment, poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, transformation in health and educational spheres and creation of a climate of industrial growth, Odisha is indeed an inspiring story. All credit for such phenomenal growth has been possible because of the unstinting support and blessings of the people of Odisha.
Our disaster management policy has become a role model for the entire country and Odisha also got international recognition for its good work in disaster management. Odisha, with its rich natural resources and skilled workforce, has great potential for growth. We should all strive to ensure Odisha scales new heights of glory. On behalf of the opposition parties in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, extend a hearty welcome to you.
In our fight against Corona Virus ,Resolve and Restraint ( Sankalp and Sanyam) are the basic mantra, as given to us by Hon'ble @narendramodi .Let's support one another in this fight. Together we can and we will emerge victorious. My humble appeal to all.🙏
Thanks Sanjib.
You brought back lovely memories.
I was Municipal Commissioner then.We tried to help these small children.
I am deeply satisfied as regards 24 years of my administrative career.I tried to put in my best efforts to serve people.Have learnt so much along the way.