December 30th 2024.
The state government of Bhubaneswar has recently faced backlash for the parking of two government vehicles on the running track of Kalinga Stadium. The Opposition BJD has criticized this move, calling it "shameful". In response, the state's Sports Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, has clarified that the vehicles were parked due to unavoidable circumstances and an emergency situation.
BJD leader and former sports minister TK Behera took to social media to express his disappointment, stating that during the previous government's rule, the athletic track was used by international athletes, but now it has become a parking spot for ruling party leaders' cars. He also shared a picture of the two vehicles parked on the track.
Reacting to these allegations, Minister Suraj pointed out that Behera has been quite vocal since his party lost power after 24 years. He explained that the two vehicles had to be parked on the track due to a sudden emergency and heavy rainfall. He also clarified that normally, all visitors, including political leaders and VIPs, park their cars in the designated area and enter the complex on foot.
Minister Suraj further emphasized that the cars were parked on the track as a medical emergency arose, and he always parks his car at a distance when entering the area with running tracks. He also expressed his gratitude towards the former sports minister for showing so much interest even after being discharged from the department's responsibility.
However, Behera has rejected the minister's explanation, stating that the public has the right to know the reason behind allowing cars to be parked on the athletics track. This issue has been widely debated and has sparked controversy among the people. The government's clarification has been met with skepticism, and the public is demanding a more substantial explanation.
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