The State Government decided not to organise any function on the occasion of Utkal Dibas on Wednesday due to the coronavirus outbreak and the consequential nationwide lockdown to avoid congregation of people.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wished the people of the State on the day, which is celebrated every year to commemorate the formation of the State on linguistic basis on April 1, 1936.
Kovind wished for Odisha’s bright future and prosperity while Modi prayed for the State’s sustained progress and prosperity in the times to come.
Prof Lal sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath for combating the coronavirus successfully. Chief Minister Patnaik exuded confidence regarding containment of coronavirus with the cooperation of the people.
