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Odisha CM paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary

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Bhubaneswar:6/7/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary at a state-level event organized at Jaydev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar.

The ceremony was jointly hosted by the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture and the Information and Public Relations Department. Calling the day one of “resolve, inspiration, and awakening,” the CM hailed Dr. Mookerjee as a visionary leader, educationist, and patriot who played a key role in promoting Indian culture, tradition, and nationalism.

Highlighting Dr. Mookerjee’s contribution as the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Majhi emphasized that his ideology continues to guide the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. Recalling his iconic slogan—“Do Vidhan, Do Pradhan, Do Nishan – Nahi Chalega”—Majhi reiterated the importance of national unity, particularly regarding Kashmir. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for abrogating Article 370 and 35(A), terming it the ultimate tribute to Dr. Mookerjee’s vision.

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The CM also criticized former state governments for neglecting Dr. Mookerjee’s legacy and affirmed his administration’s commitment to honoring national icons. He urged youth to shape the country’s future through dedication, integrity, and service, stating that development without ethics or patriotism is hollow.

Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena also praised Mookerjee’s legacy. A photo exhibition, documentary screening, and student felicitation marked the occasion. Earlier, floral tributes were offered at Mookerjee Park. The event concluded with addresses by Culture Secretary Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra and Director Bijaya Ketan Upadhyay.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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