June 24th 2024.
The political landscape in Bhubaneswar was rocked by recent claims made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. In a public address in his hometown of Keonjhar, Majhi accused the previous Naveen Patnaik government of trying to entice him with a ministerial position and a coveted mineral block. This allegation was swiftly rejected by the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), who deemed it as "unfortunate" and called for Majhi to uphold the dignity of his current position.
Senior BJD leader and former Odisha minister, Pratap Keshari Deb, expressed disappointment over Majhi's statement and stated that it was unacceptable for someone holding the highest office in the state. Deb also questioned why Majhi had remained silent until now and urged him to consider if such accusations were befitting of a Chief Minister.
Deb pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself had praised Odisha for its exemplary efforts in implementing mining reforms, even using it as an example for other states to follow. He reminded Majhi of this fact and urged him to maintain the dignity of his position.
The BJD leader also assured that their party was ready to face any challenges and to respond to such allegations. He emphasized that the BJD was fully committed to cooperative federalism, a sentiment echoed by PM Modi himself.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had recently emerged victorious in the Odisha Assembly elections, ending Naveen Patnaik's long reign as Chief Minister. This change in power has caused a stir in the political landscape, with Majhi's allegations adding fuel to the fire. However, the BJD remains steadfast in their stance and has called for Majhi to refrain from making such statements in the future.
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