In a significant gesture of inter-state collaboration, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan on March 29, 2025.
The meeting, described as a courtesy call, underscores the importance of fostering cooperative ties between states for mutual development and understanding.
While the details of their discussion remain undisclosed, such interactions often pave the way for collaborative initiatives and the exchange of best practices in governance. Both leaders emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing shared challenges and opportunities.
Smt Gupta also met Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati for a courtesy discussion on pivotal topics such as development, governance, and mutual cooperation.
Both leaders shared their perspectives on fostering collaboration and achieving prosperity in their respective regions.
This dialogue is expected to pave the way for stronger ties and mutual efforts, highlighting the importance of partnership in achieving shared goals for progress and governance.
ओडिशा के महामहिम राज्यपाल श्री @DrHariBabuK जी से शिष्टाचार भेंट कर विकास, सुशासन एवं पारस्परिक सहयोग जैसे महत्वपूर्ण विषयों पर विस्तृत चर्चा की। यह संवाद ओडिशा और दिल्ली के बीच संबंधों को और मजबूत बनाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है। pic.twitter.com/GfJGeLSGDp
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) March 29, 2025
Smt Gupta visited the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri.
Accompanied by Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma and Puri’s BJP MP Sambit Patra, she offered prayers at the 12th-century shrine and received a warm welcome from temple officials.
During her visit, CM Gupta paid homage to the sibling deities—Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra—and explored the temple complex. Expressing her gratitude, she said, “I feel blessed to have had the darshan of Lord Jagannath after assuming the responsibility of Delhi Chief Minister. I prayed for the continued progress of Delhi and the nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
This marks her first visit to Puri since taking office, and she emphasized the importance of spiritual strength in guiding her leadership journey.
आज पुरी धाम में महाप्रभु श्री जगन्नाथ जी के दिव्य दर्शन का परम सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। प्रभु से प्रार्थना है कि उनका आशीर्वाद सभी पर बना रहे और देश अद्वितीय समृद्धि व विकास के पथ पर आगे बढ़ाता रहे। pic.twitter.com/RyzKs0znE4
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) March 29, 2025
जय जगन्नाथ!
आज पुरी में महाप्रभु श्री जगन्नाथ जी, भगवान बलभद्र एवं माता सुभद्रा जी के दर्शन का अद्भुत सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। महाप्रभु से प्रार्थना की कि मोदी जी के नेतृत्व में दिल्ली और देश अभूतपूर्व विकास की नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचे और यह मार्ग सदा प्रशस्त रहे। pic.twitter.com/Ldz9D2gFHk
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) March 29, 2025
Smt Gupta was warmly welcomed by Sambit Patra, popular MP of Puri and BJP National Spokesperson, during her visit to Puri. She offered heartfelt thanks for the hospitality extended at the Raj Bhavan.
पुरी से लोकप्रिय सांसद एवं राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ता श्री @sambitswaraj जी द्वारा पुरी स्थित राजभवन में दिए गए आत्मीय स्वागत हेतु हृदय से आभार। महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ जी से कामना है कि देश निरंतर विकास की ओर अग्रसर रहे। जय जगन्नाथ।@p_sahibsingh @yogenderchando1 pic.twitter.com/dTAkLLzXg0
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) March 29, 2025
The visit symbolizes the connection between leadership and spiritual traditions while highlighting Puri’s importance as a cultural and religious center. Rekha Gupta’s remarks and gestures reflect her commitment to the nation’s development.