May 21st 2024.
Sambalpur: On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed two election rallies in Sambalpur, Odisha, where he urged the people to free the state from the clutches of "babu-raj" and help the BJP form government at both the Centre and the state. He claimed that the NDA has already secured 310 seats after five phases of the Lok Sabha polls and is confident of winning over 400 seats after the sixth and seventh rounds of voting. Shah expressed confidence that the lotus, the party's symbol, will bloom in Odisha this time.
He accused the current government of being controlled by a handful of officers and promised that this election will put an end to the ongoing "babu raj" in the state. He also highlighted the plight of the tribals in Keonjhar, who do not receive any benefits despite the district being home to most of the country's mines and mineral reserves. Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to ensure peace and security in the country, stating that India will not back down from taking back PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir).
Taking a dig at the Congress, Shah mocked their fear of Pakistan's nuclear capabilities and credited PM Modi for giving a strong response to their terror activities. He also criticized the previous Congress government for doing nothing for the tribals, highlighting the steps taken by PM Vajpayee and Modi to improve their lives and eradicate Naxalism in the region.
Shah also promised significant developments in the tribal regions, including a budgetary allocation of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for tribal affairs and the establishment of 740 Ekalabya Schools with 40,000 appointed teachers. He announced a 500-bed hospital in Keonjhar and another 500-bed hospital and medical college in Sambalpur, along with other provisions for Kendu leaf pluckers.
Accusing the BJD government of disrespecting Odisha's language, culture, and tradition, Shah promised to elect a young, energetic, and dynamic Odia "Bhumiputra" as the chief minister if BJP comes to power in the state. He assured the people of creating job opportunities for two lakh individuals within a year and a half.
Shah urged the people to vote for BJP to ensure speedy development and preservation of their rich culture, promising that a "Bhumiputra" will rule the land of "Utkala Bhumi" and not a Tamil "babu". He also criticized the BJD government for their alleged attempts to commercialize the Jagannath temple and their neglect towards the western part of the state.
He accused Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of trying to exploit the state's mineral resources and promised to protect them if BJP forms the government. Shah also expressed his disappointment with the current state of the Jagannath temple and the attempted halt of the Rath Yatra, claiming that the BJD government is not doing enough to preserve the culture and heritage of the state.
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