By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:The five-day ‘Marwar Mahotsav-2025’ held in historic Sambalpur has reflected the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ‘Ek Bharat, Sreshtha Bharat’, said Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan while attending the closing ceremony of the event on Monday.
In this program organized by Marwadi Apu Manch, Khetrajpur and Rajasthan Foundation, Odisha Saujanya, Shri Pradhan emphasized on the cultural diversity and development of Sambalpur. Addressing the program, Shri Pradhan said that this festival is making the dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi of ‘Ek Bharat, Srestha Bharat’ a reality. The fusion of cultures from different parts of India is the real strength. The pace of development has accelerated in both the states of Rajasthan and Odisha due to the ‘double engine’ government. He expressed the view that both the states should take responsibility for each other’s development.
The face of Sambalpur is changing today. This city is emerging as a beautiful symbol of cultural heritage and modern progress. This festival is a great opportunity to highlight the cultural heritage. Shri Pradhan extended his heartfelt welcome and congratulations to all the workers and people who participated in it.
The ceremony was attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Odisha Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Ravi Naik, Sambalpur MLA Jai Narayan Mishra, many eminent personalities, members of Marwadi Youth Forum and local people.
