India, April 1 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Dibasa, praying for the state's peace and prosperity. Taking to X, the President wrote, "Warm greetings to the people on Odisha Day! It is an occasion to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Odisha and remarkable contribution of its people in various fields.

The warm and hospitable people of Odisha have worked hard for the progress of the state while preserving its glorious traditions." Highlighting Odisha's role in India's independence movement, she added, "Odisha has played an important role in the freedom struggle and produced several makers of modern India. I pray to Mahapr...