On the auspicious occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja on Sunday, 8 November 2026, Odisha’s top political leadership—led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida—extended warm festive greetings to citizens across the state, praying for peace, prosperity, and communal harmony. Leaders across party lines shared messages.