Bhubaneswar, May 11 – On the occasion of Mother's Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended heartfelt greetings to mothers across the state, calling them "pillars of strength, love and sacrifice."
Taking to social media platform X, Majhi posted, "On this Mother's Day, I extend heartfelt gratitude to all mothers—the pillars of strength, love and sacrifice. Let us honour their unwavering spirit and commitment in shaping a better future for our families and society. #MothersDay."
Echoing similar sentiments, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida also shared warm wishes for the occasion. As the minister in charge of the Women and Child Development department, Parida spearheaded a special Mother's Day initiative — a ‘Selfie with Mother’ contest.
According to officials, the top three entries in the contest will be rewarded by the department later today as part of the celebrations.
The initiative aimed to encourage people to publicly express love and appreciation for their mothers, reinforcing the value of maternal bonds in society.