Nabarangpur, Nov 13 (UDN): Setting a remarkable example of social equality, unity, brotherhood and inclusiveness, the Sri Sri Sri Maa Mahakali Puja Committee of Village No. 52, located near Umarkote town in Nabarangpur district, has taken a commendable initiative by formally inviting the District Transgender Association to participate in the grand Maa Mahakali Puja celebrations.
Recognised as the largest religious celebration in the district, the Maa Mahakali Puja has become a platform for promoting social harmony and inclusiveness. As part of its initiative, the Puja Committee formally presented an invitation letter to the District Transgender Association, conveying its message that every section of society deserves equal respect, dignity and participation in religious and cultural celebrations.
The committee members stated that inviting the transgender community was a matter of great pride and honour for them. The initiative reflects their commitment to building a society where everyone is treated with dignity and no one is excluded on the basis of social identity.
The District Transgender Association warmly welcomed the invitation and expressed happiness over the gesture. Association members stated that such initiatives would strengthen social harmony by promoting equal respect, rights and opportunities for transgender people while bringing all sections of society together.
Those who appreciated the initiative included Association President Manoj Kumar Patnaik, Chief Adviser Jagannath Mahapatra, Legal Adviser Advocate Srinivas Patnaik, Project Leader M. Bala Krishna Rao, Legal Consultant Ram Prasad Patra, Women’s Adviser Sharmistha Deo, Advocate Kishori Patnaik, Lecturer Dr. Sanjukta Panda, Principal Swarnalata Patnaik, social worker Nini Babu Tripathy, Lecturer Akhila Bhatta, social worker Durga Padhi, Engineer Chandana Mallik, President Kajal Kinnar, Secretary Chumki Kinnar and Joint Secretary Preeti Kinnar.
They collectively expressed their gratitude to the Maa Mahakali Puja Committee for extending the invitation and taking such a meaningful step towards social inclusion.
This commendable initiative has spread a strong message of equality, humanity, mutual respect and brotherhood in society. It is also expected to inspire other religious and cultural committees to ensure the participation of every section of society in their celebrations.
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