He said that people across the country look to the President for guidance and inspiration. Calling her the “daughter of the soil,” he said Odisha feels proud of her rise from MLA to the President of India. He also reminded the House that she began her political journey in the same Assembly 25 years ago.

Patnaik added that India’s real strength lies in unity in diversity. Different cultures, languages, and lifestyles come together to form one nation. He also highlighted Odisha’s historic role in integrating princely states like Nilgiri in 1947.

He paid tribute to Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das for working to create a separate province of Odisha on a language basis. Patnaik said the country now looks to President Murmu for leadership, moral strength, and the protection of the Constitution.

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Samantaray, known for decades of organisational work in Cuttack, said the party offered him a title that stripped senior leaders of dignity. He repeated that the designation did not respect the long service of veteran workers who shaped the party’s base. His decision gained attention because it highlights growing unease after BJD’s 2024 election defeat.

In his letter, Samantaray Resigns Over concerns that the party is drifting away from Biju Patnaik’s ideology. He said loyal workers still trust Naveen Patnaik, but internal decisions are creating confusion and discouragement. He also warned that the leadership ignored the real reasons behind the 2024 loss, even though “every worker knows the cause.”

Samantaray urged Naveen Patnaik to step in and protect the organisation from internal weakening. He added that he will continue as a dedicated BJD worker but refuses to accept any post that feels demeaning. His move has triggered questions about direction, discipline, and the future of Odisha’s largest regional party.

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President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar and move to the Governor’s House for a short break. She will reach the Assembly at 4:20 pm, and her address will start at 4:30 pm. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and opposition leaders will attend the session.

Speaker Surama Padhy said the event brings pride to the state. President Murmu began her political career in Odisha. She served as an MLA for nine years and later worked as a Cabinet Minister. Her journey from state politics to the presidency inspires many people across India.

The address will guide the winter session’s tone. It will focus on governance, development and public welfare. Citizens across Odisha now wait for this landmark moment with great hope.

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