CM Majhi Felicitates ‘Silver Gandhi’ Mohan Mohapatra for Nationwide Awareness Campaign

CM Majhi Felicitates ‘Silver Gandhi’ Mohan Mohapatra for Nationwide Awareness Campaign

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated Mohan Mohapatra, popularly known as ‘Silver Gandhi’, at an event held at the BJP state headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

Mohapatra, who is associated with the Swachh Bharat Mission, was honoured for his nationwide padayatras aimed at spreading awareness about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives and vision.

Felicitation Held During ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ Exhibition

The felicitation was organised alongside the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ exhibition hosted by the Bharatiya Janata Party to mark 25 years of Narendra Modi’s public service.

The exhibition highlighted what organisers described as key milestones in Modi’s political journey and his contributions to governance and nation-building.

BJP State Co-in-charge Dr Swadesh Singh, Khordha MLA Prashant Jagdev and members of the Swachh Bharat Group associated with Silver Gandhi were present at the programme.

Organisers said the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ initiative represents a collective commitment towards achieving the country’s long-term development goals through the participation of citizens.

Silver Gandhi’s Nationwide Padyatra

Speaking about his campaign, Mohan Mohapatra said his nationwide walk has focused on promoting messages associated with initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and Har Ghar Tiranga.

He said he has dedicated his long-distance journey to Prime Minister Modi and described himself as one of his strong supporters.

Congratulating Modi on completing 25 years of public service, Mohapatra said the Prime Minister’s journey—from serving as Gujarat Chief Minister to becoming the country’s Prime Minister—reflected his commitment to public service and nation-building.

He also praised Modi’s leadership and efforts to enhance India’s standing globally.