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Odisha cabinet gives state anthem status to “Bande Utkala Janani”

The state cabinet of Odisha has adopted “Bande Utklala Janani” or Glory to mother Utkala as the anthem of Odisha through video-conferencing. The anthem has been written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra in 1912. In 1994 the Assembly of Odisha was set on to sing “Bande Utkala Janani” at the end of every session and considered to make it the anthem of the state. The song reflects the glory and natural beauty of Odisha.

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  • Chief Minister of Odisha: Naveen Patnaik; Governor: Ganeshi Lal.

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