**Summary of Prime Minister’s Office Press Release**
**Date of Release:** July 16, 2026, 2:25 PM
**Location:** PIB Delhi
**Release ID:** 2285313
**Overview**
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article authored by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, titled "Puri Rath Yatra: On Odisha Puri’s Grand Road, a devotee’s submission." The article is a deeply personal reflection detailing the President's lifelong devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath.
**Key Content Points**
* **Spiritual Journey:** President Murmu traces her faith from her earliest childhood memories to the spiritual experiences that have influenced her life.
* **Rath Yatra:** The article highlights the grandeur of the Rath Yatra and how her devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath continues to guide her journey in public service.
* **Prime Minister’s Remarks:** Shri Modi acknowledged the article on social media (X), emphasizing the President's spiritual reflection and her commitment to the service of the people.
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* **Social Media Handles referenced:** @rashtrapatibhvn, @PMOIndia
* **External Reference Link:** [hindustantimes.com/opinion/puri-rath-yatra-on-odisha-puris-grand-road-a-devotees-submission-101784133943590.html](http://hindustantimes.com/opinion/puri-rath-yatra-on-odisha-puris-grand-road-a-devotees-submission-101784133943590.html)
* **Available Languages:** The release is available in 14 regional languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Manipuri, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
* **Internal Reference Code:** MJPS/SS/VJ
Key Entities Referenced
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: Honourable President of India, who authored a personal reflection on her spiritual journey and devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath.
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who shared and commended the President's article regarding her faith and the Rath Yatra.
Mahaprabhu Jagannath: The central deity and subject of the President's article, representing the spiritual focus of her lifelong devotion.
Rath Yatra: A significant annual chariot festival described in the President's article as a core element of her faith and service.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister shares the President's article
recounting her faith in Mahaprabhu Jagannath
प्रव तथ: 16 JUL 2026 2:25PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by the Honourable President, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu Ji, tracing her lifelong devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, from childhood memories to
the spiritual experiences that have shaped her life. Shri Modi remarked that the President writes about the
grandeur of the Rath Yatra and the faith that continues to guide her on her journey in the service of the
people.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
In a deeply personal reflection, Honourable President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji traces her lifelong
devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, from childhood memories to the spiritual experiences that have
shaped her life.
She writes about the grandeur of the Rath Yatra and the faith that continues to guide her on her journey in
the service of the people.
@rashtrapatibhvn
hindustantimes.com/opinion/puri-rath-yatra-on-odisha-puris-grand-road-a-devotees-submission-101784133943590.html
In a deeply personal reflection, Honourable President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji
traces her lifelong devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, from childhood memories
to the spiritual experiences that have shaped her life.
She writes about the grandeur of the Rath Yatra and the faith that… pic.twitter.co
m/c8HMg3VR7w
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 16, 2026
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