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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Bhubaneswar.
CM Majhi stated that PM Modi’s attendance at the huge event has made it more successful and memorable.
“Your gracious presence on ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ has made this event even more successful and special. Your guidance has infused new hope and enthusiasm in the minds of all the NRIs present here and inspired them to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’. I personally thank you for this,” CM Majhi on Friday wrote on his ‘X’ handle.
Earlier, PM Modi on Thursday formally inaugurated the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention held for the first time in Odisha. Around 5,000 delegates from different corners of the world have been attending the three-day grand convention.
“Today, on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, I attended the PBD programme in Bhubaneswar. It is commendable how Odisha is emerging as a vibrant destination for such global events,” said PM Modi, impressed with the successful hosting of the convention.
While addressing the Indian diaspora guests at the convention on Thursday, PM Modi also said, “The land of Odisha, where you have gathered today, is also a reflection of India’s rich heritage. In Odisha, at every step, we come across our heritage.”
PM Modi also inaugurated four exhibitions at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, including ‘Vishwaroop Ram’, which highlights the global legacy of the Ramayana, ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to Technology’, ‘Bharat Bharatiya: Swadesh Pardes’, which showcases archival collections on the migration of people from Gujarat to Oman, and a ‘Exhibition on Heritage and Culture of Odisha’, which highlights the timeless glory of Odisha’s history and culture.
The Prime Minister later stated that the exhibitions covered all facets of India’s history, tradition, and culture. PM Modi also remotely launched the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a tourist train created specifically for the Indian diaspora.
