May 26th 2024.
After the completion of voting in 15 Lok Sabha seats and 105 Assembly segments in Odisha, both the ruling BJD and opposition BJP are confident about securing an absolute majority to form the government. The Chief Minister and BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, declared that his party will provide a "very stable" government, while his close associate Kartik Pandian claimed a strike rate of 85% in the three election phases.
In a press conference, Pandian confidently stated that BJD is sweeping the elections with a strike rate of 85% in the three phases. Similarly, senior BJP leader KV Singh Deo also expressed confidence in forming the government with a two-thirds majority. He mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already extended an invitation, leaving no doubt about BJP's victory in the state.
The state of Odisha is conducting simultaneous polls for its 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147 assembly segments across four phases. The first three phases have already been completed, with the final phase scheduled for June 1. When asked about the number of seats BJD is expecting to win, Pandian refrained from giving a specific figure but claimed a sweeping victory with an 80 to 85% strike rate.
Pandian further added that the BJD has already secured a majority in the 105 seats where elections have concluded. He expressed hope of gaining an even higher majority in the final phase, with the blessings of Lord Jagannath and the love of the people of Odisha.
Pandian also addressed the higher voter turnout in Bhubaneswar and credited it to BJD's policies benefiting the middle class. He highlighted initiatives like the 'Nua Odisha' scholarship and youth budget, which have resonated with young voters and instilled confidence in them.
On the other hand, Pandian accused the opposition BJP of spreading misinformation and false narratives while shedding crocodile tears. He stated that the BJP has nothing to say on issues like price rise and unemployment, leading them to resort to false promises and lies. Pandian also criticized the BJP's performance in the past ten years, highlighting the lack of relief from inflation and rising prices of essential commodities.
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