Bhubaneswar: The leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wished the people of Odisha, especially Western Odisha on the occasion of Nuakhai on Sunday.
Taking to his X handle, Patnaik wished via video message and said, ” My new greetings to all. May the grace of Mother Samleswari fill your life with happiness and prosperity. Jai Maa Samlei.”
ସମକୁ ମୋର ନୂଆଁଖାଇ ଜୁହାର। ମା’ ସମଲେଶ୍ବରୀଙ୍କ କୃପା ସଭିଙ୍କ ଜୀବନରେ ସୁଖ ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଭରିଦେଉ। ଜୟ ମା’ ସମଲେଇ 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3Mzf9LVAw7
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) September 8, 2024
Nuakhai, is an agricultural festival, which is usually celebrated one day after Ganesh Chaturthi in Western Odisha.
Worth mentioning, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi has declared public holiday on September 9 in view of the celebration of the Nuakhai festival in the state.
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