‘Bande Utkala Janani’: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Extends Greetings to Odias Worldwide on Utkal Divas
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Odisha Day, observed annually on April 1, marks a defining moment in the state’s history when Odia-speaking regions were unified into a separate province.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1: Odisha is today celebrating its foundation day, popularly known as Utkal Divas, marking the historic occasion in 1936 when the state was recognised as the first province in India formed on the basis of language. This day holds immense emotional and cultural significance for Odias across the globe, as it symbolizes the triumph of linguistic identity and the sacrifices made by countless visionaries and leaders.
On the occasion, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended heartfelt greetings.
In a message shared on social media, Pradhan paid tribute to the sacrifices of the visionaries and leaders who fought for Odia pride and identity.
“Heartfelt greetings on Odisha Day to Odia brothers and sisters living across Odisha and around the world. On this day in 1936, our state Odisha earned the proud distinction of becoming the first province in India formed on a linguistic basis. On this sacred day, I bow in reverence to those great sons and daughters who sacrificed for the protection of Odia identity and pride. Let us, with the blessings of Lord Jagannath, pledge to enrich our glorious art, culture, and heritage on the world stage. Bande Utkala Janani,” Pradhan wrote on Twitter.
Odisha Day, observed annually on April 1, marks a defining moment in the state’s history when Odia-speaking regions were unified into a separate province. The date marks the day in 1936 when Odisha was carved out as a separate province from the Bihar and Orissa Province under British rule.
HISTORY BEHIND UTKAL DIVAS
The main revolution in this separate state continued for three decades from the very day of formation of Utkal Sammilani that led to the foundation of a separate Odisha Province. The movement turned more intense under the leadership of Utkala Gouraba Madhusudan Das, Utkala mani Gopabandhu Das, Maharaja SriRam Chandra Bhanj Deo, Braja Sundar Das, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, Pandit Nilkantha Das, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Dewan Athar Mohammad, Gangadhar Meher, Basudeba Sudhaladeba, Radhanath Ray, Sayeed Mohammed, Bhubanananda Das, A. P. Patro and many others with the support of the public. The newly formed Odisha consisted of six districts namely Cuttack, Puri, Baleswar, Sambalpur, Koraput and Ganjam with its capital at Cuttack. John Austin Hubback took the oath of office and became the first Governor of Odisha Province.
On the occasion, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended heartfelt greetings.
In a message shared on social media, Pradhan paid tribute to the sacrifices of the visionaries and leaders who fought for Odia pride and identity.
“Heartfelt greetings on Odisha Day to Odia brothers and sisters living across Odisha and around the world. On this day in 1936, our state Odisha earned the proud distinction of becoming the first province in India formed on a linguistic basis. On this sacred day, I bow in reverence to those great sons and daughters who sacrificed for the protection of Odia identity and pride. Let us, with the blessings of Lord Jagannath, pledge to enrich our glorious art, culture, and heritage on the world stage. Bande Utkala Janani,” Pradhan wrote on Twitter.
Odisha Day, observed annually on April 1, marks a defining moment in the state’s history when Odia-speaking regions were unified into a separate province. The date marks the day in 1936 when Odisha was carved out as a separate province from the Bihar and Orissa Province under British rule.
HISTORY BEHIND UTKAL DIVAS
The main revolution in this separate state continued for three decades from the very day of formation of Utkal Sammilani that led to the foundation of a separate Odisha Province. The movement turned more intense under the leadership of Utkala Gouraba Madhusudan Das, Utkala mani Gopabandhu Das, Maharaja SriRam Chandra Bhanj Deo, Braja Sundar Das, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, Pandit Nilkantha Das, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Dewan Athar Mohammad, Gangadhar Meher, Basudeba Sudhaladeba, Radhanath Ray, Sayeed Mohammed, Bhubanananda Das, A. P. Patro and many others with the support of the public. The newly formed Odisha consisted of six districts namely Cuttack, Puri, Baleswar, Sambalpur, Koraput and Ganjam with its capital at Cuttack. John Austin Hubback took the oath of office and became the first Governor of Odisha Province.
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