As the sacred Rath Yatra unfolds in the holy town of Puri, President of India Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda, and other senior leaders extended their heartfelt greetings to millions of devotees across India and abroad.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), President Murmu wrote, “On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. By witnessing Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan on the chariots, millions of devotees experience divine bliss. The human-like divine play of the deities is the specialty of the Rath Yatra. On this auspicious occasion, my prayer to the Lord is that peace, friendship, and harmony prevail throughout the world.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to his X handle and greeted the citizens on the occasion of Rath Yatra and shared a video.
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati also extended his wishes to the people on Rath Yatra.
Similarly, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi took to X and wrote, “Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all on the sacred occasion of the Rath Yatra. I pray for the development of the state and the welfare and progress of all.”
BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP, Baijayant Panda, also extended his greetings on the occasion.
“Jagannatha Swami Nayana Patha Gami Bhaba Tume...Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all on the occasion of the world-famous holy Rath Yatra. I pray to the Chaturdhamurti for everyone's happiness, peace, and prosperity. Jai Jagannath,” Panda wrote on his X handle.
Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, also greeted people on the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra.