{
  "id": 18664623,
  "title": "Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Calls Off Diwali Celebrations At Residence In Solidarity With Cyclone Arnab & Flood-Hit Families",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-calls-off-diwali-celebrations-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:25:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-calls-off-diwali-celebrations-at-residence-in-solidarity-with-cyclone-arnab-flood-hit-families"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has cancelled Diwali festivities at his home this year, in solidarity with those affected by Cyclone Arnab and subsequent floods. The Chief Minister's Office announced the decision, urging people to refrain from bringing gifts or bouquets during the occasion. The Hon'ble Chief Minister appealed for sensitivity towards the public in affected areas and assistance to those impacted by the disaster. Earlier, Majhi skipped Durga Puja celebrations, showing support for farmers who suffered crop losses due to heavy rainfall in October. Southern districts, hit by heavy rainfall and floods from Cyclone Arnab, have been severely impacted, leading to displacement and extensive property and crop damage.",
  "summary": "Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has cancelled Diwali celebrations at his residence this year in view of the damage and suffering caused by Cyclone Arnab and subsequent floods in several parts of the state. Also Watch: In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Diwali celebrations at Majhi’s residence have been cancelled. The CM has also requested people not to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi cancels Diwali celebrations at home",
    "In solidarity with Cyclone Arnab and flood-hit families",
    "Urges people to refrain from gifts and bouquets during occasion"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}