Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Odisha CM Credits Integration of Princely States to Mahatab
Odisha's chief minister said a famous leader from their state, Dr Harekrishna Mahatab, was the first to think of joining small states with the big country of India.
People remembered Mahatab on his birthday and thanked him for helping Odisha grow and change for the better.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi credited the idea of integrating princely states into India to Dr Harekrishna Mahatab
Majhi said Mahatab's efforts led to the merger of 25 princely states with Odisha
CM praised Mahatab's vision for planned development and freedom from hunger, poverty, disease, and ignorance
Tributes poured in from across Odisha on Mahatab's 126th birth anniversary
Leaders paid homage to Mahatab's contributions to Odisha's progress and improvements in people's lives
- Who
- Dr Harekrishna Mahatab, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, and other leaders
- What
- Credited Mahatab for integrating princely states into India, paid tributes on his birth anniversary
- When
- November 21
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To acknowledge Mahatab's contributions to Odisha's progress and integration of princely states
- Date of Birth
- November 21
- Occupation
- Freedom fighter, politician, diplomat, educationist, litterateur, historian
- Notable Achievements
- First Chief Minister of Odisha, merged 25 princely states with Odisha, laid foundation for planned development
- Nickname
- Utkala Kesari
- Legacy
- His contributions to Odisha's progress and improvements in people's lives are remembered