Sambalpur: BJD Leader Rohit Pujari Writes to CM, Demands 3-Day Official Holiday for Nuakhai
Sambalpur: Rohit Pujari, BJD District President and former minister, has strongly advocated for the government to declare Nuakhai as an official holiday. He expressed his concerns in a letter to the Chief Minister and requested that the government declare a three-day holiday for this festival, which has enormous cultural significance in Western Odisha.
Pujari emphasized that Nuakhai is a major festival in Western Odisha, celebrated with great enthusiasm not only in the region but also by Western Odisha residents all over the world. He expressed disappointment that the state calendar has not yet recognized Nuakhai as an official holiday, despite its importance. He contended that this omission is a grave oversight and disrespects the sentiments of the people of Western Odisha.
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Pujari also stated that the government’s failure to include Nuakhai in the official calendar while granting holidays for other social events is extremely unfortunate. He demanded that those responsible for this negligence within the state administration be held accountable and face appropriate consequences.
Pujari noted in his letter that neighboring states like Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand also celebrate Nuakhai, and he urged the Odisha government to correct this error by officially recognizing Nuakhai with a three-day holiday each year. He also urged the government to issue an immediate directive in this regard.
Pujari reiterated his full support for all social organizations, political groups, and individuals who oppose the government’s neglectful treatment of Nuakhai. He made his position clear in a press statement, urging the government to take immediate action to preserve Western Odisha’s cultural traditions.
