Amit Shah's Odisha visit: Impressive reception, Odias ensured HM has a memorable tour

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HM Amit Shah was accorded a warm welcome as he landed at the airport in Bhubaneswar.

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Amit Shah began his Odisha tour by performing 'Jal-abhishekh' (consecration) at the 11th century Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar on the last Monday of the holy Shravan month.

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Scenes from BJP headquarters in Bhubaneswar.

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Odisha’s rich culture and tradition reflected in the manner Shah was welcomed to the state.

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This tribal dance outside BJP HQs depicts the vibrant cultural ethos and the integrity with which a guest is treated as own. Such grand was the reception for HM Shah.

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Later in the day, Shah visited Janakinath Bhawan, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birthplace in Cuttack, to pay tributes to the freedom fighter. Here, he is seen garlanding the statue of Netaji at the premises.

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Shah also went on a round to see the Netaji Museum.

Credit: Rakesh Roul

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At the Tiranga Yatra, people took pledge to take Har Ghar Tiranga to every nook and corner of Odisha.

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There was tremendous enthusiasm among the people of Odisha for Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

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"Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery" Odisha Chapter was launched in Bhubaneswar. HM Shah urged people of Odisha, especially the youth to grab a copy and give it a read, and said "it will surely inspire and guide you in every phase of your life."

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Unlike usual scenes where people wave party flags, this time huge crowd turned out with Tiranga in their hands which made it a memorable visit for Shah.