It was an order-and a message, too. The state's first BJP government rode to power by placing 'Odia Asmita' and language pride at the core of the people's identity. Majhi's instruction was clearOdia will be the language for administration, and if necessary, the Odisha Official Language Act will be amended to implement the order. Use of the regional language is not only a definitive symbol of identity, but also helps in making governance more accessible to the people, empowering them to voice opinions without a linguistic barrier.
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