RONO HILLS, Apr 1: Oriyas described Arunachal Pradesh as a dreamland while taking part in Utkal Diwas celebration in the lap of nature in RGU campus here today.

"Arriving here has fulfilled our long felt desire," said septuagenarians retired CDMO Dr Nimai Charan Sahoo,  retired IRE GM Dr Sushama Sahu, Malati Manjari Behera, Premlata Prusty, Shakuntal Das & octogenarian Ujjal Chandra Prusty with satisfaction writ large over their faces.  

Organised by Arunachal Utkal Sanskrutika Parisada (AUSP), the event began with floral tributes to former governor Surendra Nath Dwivedi,  who was instrumental in inviting Oriyas working all over the state to Raj Bhawan  in 1992 to celebrate Utkal Diwas first time followed by formation of AUSP.

AUSP president Narayan Sahu and chief patron Dr Nishamani Kar highlighted the relevance of the day and applauded whole-hearted participation of the Oriyas. But recalling his 35-year journey in this karma bhumi, chief adviser Pradeep Kumar Behera underscored the historical ties between Odisha and this Himalayan state.

When people were befooling each other on April-fool, the Oriyas working in various capacities in the state celebrated the day with great enthusiasm to commemorate the birth of Odisha this day in 1936.

New comers including NIT associate professors Prases Kumar Mohnaty & Preeti Sudha Meher,  bank mangers Pradip Kumar Behera (Vijaya Bank) & Santosh Das (Canara Bank), to name a few, added value to the event punctuated by colourful programmes by young and old reflecting Odisha's rich cultural mosaic.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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