BJD and BJP are in conflict over IT credit.

The political landscape in Bhubaneswar was buzzing with activity on Monday as the Opposition BJD and ruling BJP clashed over the credit for the establishment of new IT operation centres and a semiconductor unit in the state. The BJD leaders were quick to point out that the state's current BJP government was taking credit for the impressive work done by former CM Naveen Patnaik, especially in the IT and semiconductor sectors. On the other hand, the BJP alleged that the previous government was only known for signing MoUs and not implementing them.

In separate posts on X, BJD leaders Sasmit Patra, TK Behera, Bhrugu Baxipatra, and Lekhashri Samantsinghar all claimed that Odisha's success as an IT hub was due to the strategic planning and hard work of the previous BJD government. They also criticized the new regime for only being interested in taking credit through ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The BJD leaders' comments were in response to the recent inauguration of operation centres for four IT companies and the foundation stone laying for India's first silicon carbide manufacturing facility, which were done by CM Mohan Charan Majhi.

However, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain dismissed the BJD leaders' claims and asserted that it was the initiatives taken by the BJP government in the last two months that attracted these companies to establish their projects in the state. He also pointed out that whoever implements the project should rightfully receive credit for its success. Swain further added that the previous BJD government only signed MoUs but failed to follow through with their implementation, while the BJP government has managed to do so in just two months.

The BJD leaders, in response, reiterated that it was the vision and hard work of Naveen Patnaik that transformed Odisha into a thriving IT hub. They also mentioned the pioneering incentives offered for semiconductor investments and the global roadshows that brought industry giants to the state. Former E and IT minister TK Behera emphasized that many projects were ready to be inaugurated under the BJD government, but the Model Code of Conduct delayed their operations. He accused the new government of simply taking credit for the BJD's achievements and urged them to come up with their own original plans.

Bhrugu Baxipatra, another BJD leader, stated that Odisha became the first state to offer a 25% subsidy on semiconductor investments under Naveen Patnaik's leadership. He also pointed out that the state's IT boom, from companies like IBM to RIR, was a result of the BJD's strategic planning and 'Make In Odisha' roadshows. He criticized the new government for taking credit for projects that were brought in by the BJD government through hard work and dedication.

Lekhashri Samantsinghar, on her part, reminded the new government that it was the previous BJD government that approved four major semiconductor projects for the state and sent them to the central government for clearance. She questioned the status of these projects under the new government and urged them to focus on delivering results rather than engaging in ribbon-cutting politics. The BJD leaders concluded by asserting that the people of Odisha were not fools and were well aware of who truly worked for their welfare.

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