New Delhi, March 15 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the Odisha Parba-2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium along with Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi and described the community living in the national capital as her "extended family".

Addressing the gathering on Saturday, the Chief Minister extended her heartfelt greetings to the Odia community and appreciated the event as a vibrant celebration of Odisha's rich culture, traditions and faith. Gupta said it is a matter of great pride and happiness that the culture, art, music, dance and traditions of Odisha are being presented in such a grand manner in the national capital Delhi.

"Every Odia family living in Delhi is still deeply connected to its roots, i...