Reviving Odia Pride: CM Majhi's Plan to Reclaim Identity

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized 'Odia Asmita' or Odia pride as a major issue in the 2024 elections, criticizing the previous BJD government for relying on non-Odia bureaucrats. Majhi highlights initiatives to promote Odia identity and culture, allocating significant funds to bolster Odia language, literature, and Jagannath culture.

In a decisive address, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared 'Odia Asmita' or Odia pride as pivotal in the 2024 elections, highlighting the outsourcing of administration to non-Odia bureaucrats under the previous BJD government.

Majhi criticized the former government's disregard for Odia language and culture, attributing the electoral success to the BJP's commitment to Odia identity. He emphasized the need for leaders who resonate with Odia values and promised substantial funding to revive Odia language, culture, and heritage.

Positioning himself as the 'chief servitor', the CM urged parents to inculcate Odia language and culture within their households, underscoring that Odia identity must transcend slogans to become a lifestyle integral to their societal fabric.

(With inputs from agencies.)