Dharmendra Pradhan Welcomes Odisha CM’s Appeal to Recite ‘Bande Utkala Janani’

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has welcomed the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s appeal to the people to recite ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ as a mark of respect to the corona warriors for their sacrifice.

Taking to Twitter, the Union Minister said that the ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ is deeply connected with the feelings of 4.5 core Odias.

କୋଭିଡ୍ ଯୋଦ୍ଧାଙ୍କ ସମ୍ମାନରେ ବନ୍ଦେ ଉତ୍କଳ ଜନନୀ ସଙ୍ଗୀତ ଗାନ ପାଇଁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ନବୀନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକଙ୍କ ଆହ୍ୱାନକୁ ସ୍ୱାଗତ କରୁଛି ।

ବୈଶ୍ୱିକ ମହାମାରୀ କରୋନା ଲଢ଼େଇର ପ୍ରଥମ ଧାଡିର ଯୋଦ୍ଧାମାନଙ୍କୁ ସମ୍ମାନିତ ଓ ଉତ୍ସାହିତ କରିବା ଦେଶ ପ୍ରେମର ନିବେଦନ ।

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) May 28, 2020

Dharmendra Pradhan also appealed to the people of Odisha and his party workers to sing the song at 5.30 PM on May 30.

Pradhan’s appeal came hours after the Chief Minister spoke to him and leaders of other political parties seeking their cooperation in boosting the morale of Corona warriors.

In his address to the people earlier today, Naveen said, “The time has come for us to acknowledge and honour all our people who have worked tirelessly to keep us safe. In this context, I request all of you who are connected to the soil of Odisha, wherever you are in the world, to join us and sing Bande Utkal Janani at 5.30 P.M. on May 30th Saturday”.

The objective is to inspire our COVID warriors, to respect their sacrifice and motivate them in their efforts. This will also inspire us, strengthen our commitment to continue the fight, provide unparalleled energy and zeal to all of us, the CM said.