- Odisha is going to Lok Sabha and Assembly elections simultaneously this month.
- PM Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Berhampur and exuded confidence in forming the BJP government in the state.
- PM Modi stepped up the attack on Congress and Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and said that the people of the “rich state” remained “poor” and both the parties are responsible for it.
- PM Modi’s pledge to implement electoral declarations with utmost diligence reinforced his persona as a leader of action, poised to effectuate meaningful change upon assuming office.
- His impassioned plea for a ‘double-engine government’ reverberates as a clarion call for collective action and participatory governance, heralding a new chapter in Odisha’s journey towards prosperity and inclusive growth.
In a fervent address at an election rally in Behrampur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a vision of transformative governance, underlining the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) imminent ascendancy to power in Odisha. Against the backdrop of concurrent Assembly and general elections set to commence on May 13, PM Modi’s resolute rhetoric resonated with the electorate, heralding a new dawn of political accountability and socio-economic progress in the state.
PM Modi’s address encapsulated the convergence of two distinct ‘Yagya’ – one for national leadership and another for state governance, symbolizing the simultaneous momentum propelling the BJP’s electoral campaign. His unwavering confidence in the BJP’s capacity to establish a “double-engine government” in Odisha for the first time underscored the party’s formidable electoral machinery and grassroots mobilization efforts.
With palpable enthusiasm reverberating among the gathered throngs, PM Modi extended a proactive invitation for the impending swearing-in ceremony of the bjp’s Chief minister, slated for June. This gesture of inclusivity and transparency underscored the BJP’s commitment to accountable governance and unwavering adherence to manifesto promises. PM Modi’s pledge to implement electoral declarations with utmost diligence reinforced his persona as a leader of action, poised to effectuate meaningful change upon assuming office.
In a strategic offensive against the incumbent Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the erstwhile Congress regime, PM Modi admonished their governance lapses, holding them culpable for Odisha’s perennial underdevelopment despite its abundant resources. His scathing critique resonated with the electorate, evoking a sense of collective dissatisfaction with the status quo and galvanizing support for the BJP’s reformist agenda. By juxtaposing Odisha’s untapped potential with its stark socio-economic realities, PM Modi underscored the imperative for decisive leadership and systemic rejuvenation.
Moreover, PM Modi denounced the BJD government’s obstructionism towards nationally acclaimed initiatives, notably the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which aimed to extend healthcare coverage to the most vulnerable segments of society. By highlighting Odisha’s exclusion from the scheme’s ambit, PM Modi underscored the BJP’s commitment to equitable development and inclusive governance, resonating with voters disillusioned by the incumbent regime’s policy myopia.
As the electoral discourse intensifies and the countdown to elections accelerates, PM Modi’s visionary leadership emerges as the fulcrum around which Odisha’s political landscape pivots. His impassioned plea for a ‘double-engine government’ reverberates as a clarion call for collective action and participatory governance, heralding a new chapter in Odisha’s journey towards prosperity and inclusive growth. As the electorate prepares to exercise its democratic mandate, PM Modi’s unwavering resolve epitomizes the promise of a brighter future for Odisha under BJP stewardship.
(With inputs from agencies)
