May 28th 2024.
Bhubaneswar: As the Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections are underway, Kartik Pandian, a close aide of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and a senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), shared that the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made nine critical mistakes that will benefit the BJD in the polls. According to Pandian, these so-called "self-goals" have solidified the BJD's position and it is highly likely that the regional party will form government for the sixth consecutive time.
Pandian confidently stated that by the end of the third phase of the Assembly polls, the BJD had already secured a majority to form government in the state. With the final phase of voting set to take place in BJD's stronghold areas, Pandian is certain that the party will emerge victorious. He also mentioned that the BJD has gained significant support due to their efforts in the education sector, with initiatives such as the transformation of schools, colleges, universities, and technical education institutions.
One of the key self-goals committed by the BJP, according to Pandian, was bringing Lord Jagannath's name into the political discourse and using abusive language against Naveen Patnaik, who is a five-time chief minister and greatly admired by the people of Odisha. Pandian believes that such actions do not sit well with the citizens of the state and will impact the BJP's performance in the elections.
Pandian also highlighted the BJP's promise to shut down Mission Shakti, a women's empowerment program with over 70 lakh members, if they come into power. This has created panic among the women in Odisha, as they fear losing the benefits and opportunities provided by the program. He also mentioned that the BJP's plan to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in place of the Biju Swaasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), which covers 90% of the state's population, will be met with resistance from the people.
The BJD leader also expressed concerns about the BJP's potential impact on the state's tribal communities. He stated that the tribals fear the BJP will dismantle the Special Development Councils set up by the BJD government to protect and promote their language and culture. Pandian also accused the BJP of creating communal disharmony in other states where they have formed government, and the people of Odisha are wary of the same happening if the BJP wins in the state.
Pandian also shed light on the BJP's announcement to provide Rs 50,000 to each woman in Odisha under their "Subhadra Yojana". He called it another false promise, similar to the BJP's assurance of depositing Rs 15 lakh into each family's bank account. He pointed out that providing such a large amount to every woman in the state would require a staggering Rs 1 lakh crore, which is not feasible for the BJP.
In conclusion, Pandian stated that the BJD has made significant progress in various sectors and has the support of the people. He believes that the BJP's mistakes will only strengthen the BJD's position and the people of Odisha will teach them a lesson in the elections.
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