Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years of service as Prime Minister, invoking the state's patron deity and pledging Odisha's continued alignment with the national development agenda.

Context

Modi first assumed office as Prime Minister in May 2014, leading a BJP-headed government that has since been re-elected twice. Majhi, writing on behalf of the people of Odisha, described Modi as a 'Pradhan Sevak' — 'chief servant' — a self-description Modi has consistently used to frame his public role. The tribute arrives as BJP-governed states across India mark the anniversary with coordinated messaging.

In his post, Majhi credited Modi's governance mantra — 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' ('Together with all, development for all, trust of all, effort of all') — as the philosophical foundation of a 'new era of good governance, inclusive development, cultural pride and national resurgence.' He also invoked the Antyodaya principle, which directs policy priority toward the last person in the queue.

Policy Backdrop

The Modi government's first term from 2014 saw the launch of flagship welfare schemes including PM Awas Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, both explicitly designed around the Antyodaya framework of reaching the poorest households first. Majhi noted that 'transformative schemes have empowered lakhs of families across the state,' a reference broadly consistent with the central government's welfare rollout in Odisha.

Odisha transitioned to BJP governance in June 2024 after the party's decisive victory in the state assembly elections, ending a long period of regional-party rule. Since then, Majhi's administration has publicly aligned state priorities — infrastructure, connectivity, and industrial development — with the Centre's Viksit Bharat vision, which targets a fully developed India by 2047.

Stakeholders and Impact

Majhi specifically highlighted progress in 'infrastructure, connectivity, industry and social welfare' in Odisha under the central government's watch, committing to build a 'Samruddha Odisha' — 'prosperous Odisha' — as the state's contribution to the Viksit Bharat dream. The framing positions Odisha as an active partner in the national growth story rather than a passive beneficiary.

The post concluded with a blessing drawn from Odisha's most prominent religious institution: 'With the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath, I pray for your long life, good health and continued leadership in service of the nation.' The invocation of the Jagannath deity carries significant cultural weight in Odisha and signals the tribute's resonance beyond formal political messaging.

What's Next

Attention will now turn to the practical dimension of this political alignment: the rollout of centrally sponsored projects in Odisha, including expressways and industrial corridors, and how the state budget aligns with Viksit Bharat targets ahead of future assembly sessions. Majhi's public commitment to 'building a Samruddha Odisha' sets a benchmark against which delivery on infrastructure and welfare promises will be measured. The broader pattern of BJP state governments reinforcing the Prime Minister's national narrative is likely to continue as the party consolidates its gains in eastern India.