Bhubaneswar, Nov 5: On the auspicious occasion of historic Baliyatra festival, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his best wishes to the people of the state, the Odia diaspora, and all those connected to the region’s rich maritime traditions.

The Chief Minister in a video posted on social media said:" Even while living on foreign soil, you have not forgotten the fragrance of our Odia land. You remain deeply connected with Odisha's art, culture, tradition and glorious heritage. In England, Japan, Indonesia and in many countries across the World where you reside, you are celebrating the glorious history of Baliyatra as a grand festival."

ଐତିହାସିକ ବାଲିଯାତ୍ରା ଅବସରରେ ରାଜ୍ୟବାସୀ, ପ୍ରବାସୀ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ତଥା ନୌବାଣିଜ୍ୟ ପରମ୍ପରା ସହ ଜଡ଼ିତ ଅନ୍ୟ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ଙ୍କ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ବାର୍ତ୍ତା :- pic.twitter.com/nm2j6LL6xM

— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) November 4, 2025

The CM further stated that Baliyatra stands as a shinning symbol of Odisha's maritime trade tradition. 

"From the land of Kalinga, our Sadhabas once sailed to countries like Sri Lanka, Japan, and Indonesia's islands of Bali, Java, Sumatra and Borneo emerging in trade and fostering strong social, cultural and economic ties with those regions. Yet we have not forgotten that rich heritage.  Whether it is floating paper boats or performing the Boita Bandana ritual, we continue to cherish those traditions that keep our glorious coast alive in our hearts, the Chief Minister added.

The Chief Minister said "Today Baliyatra is also gaining international recognition. As Odias, no matter where we are in the world, we never forget the soil, water, air and proud history of Odisha. My sincere thanks and best wishes to all of you.

Today, the time has come for Odisha to revive the prosperous legacy of ancient Kalinga. Along our long coastline, many small and large ports and ship building facilities are coming up.

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Numerous green energy initiatives are also being established to help maintain the global environmental balance. In every sector-infrastructure, education, skill development and industry. Odisha is now emerging as a leading state and moving forward to secure o prominent place in the nation.

Every Odia today is firmly committed to building a prosperous Odisha."

Concluding his address, the Chief Minister called upon all Odias to unite in the journey toward a prosperous future. “Let us all come together and contribute our part in the journey toward a prosperous Odisha and bind the entire world in the thread of unity through our rich traditions,” he said.

“On this occasion, I pray before Lord Jagannath for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of each one of you. Thank you. Vande Utkala Janani!”