June 13th 2024.
On a sunny Wednesday morning, amidst the hustle and bustle of Janata Maidan, the 15th chief minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, took his oath and officially stepped into his new role. As the state welcomed its new leader, the people of Bhubaneswar had high hopes and expectations from him. Orissa POST took the opportunity to talk to a diverse group of individuals to gather their thoughts and expectations from the new chief minister.
Narayan Prusty, a vocal social activist, shared his concerns about the rising crime rates in the state. He emphasized the need for strong law enforcement to tackle issues like chain snatching and drug peddling. Rupesh Kumar Deep, an unemployed youth, urged the new CM to prioritize employment generation. He pointed out that according to the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey, Odisha's unemployment rate is higher than the national average. Namrata Chadha, a well-known woman social activist, stressed the importance of banning liquor as it often leads to domestic violence and crimes against women.
Srusti Misra, a university student, expressed her desire for the new government to improve the quality of education and increase the literacy rate, especially among women. She also hoped for more focus on expanding healthcare facilities in the state. Ranjan Panda, a climate activist, highlighted the need for the new CM to prioritize indigenous forest conservation efforts, especially since Majhi himself is a tribal. Meanwhile, social activist Sudarshan Chhotoray urged the CM to take steps towards implementing PESA 1996, which aims to recognize and empower the Scheduled Tribes. He also emphasized the need for the government to prioritize tribal development over industrial development.
JK Panigrahi, a city-based environmentalist, reminded us of Odisha's rich natural resources and the importance of using sustainable methods to utilize them. He hoped that the new chief minister would prioritize environmental protection and preservation.
As Mohan Charan Majhi takes on the responsibility of leading Odisha, the people of Bhubaneswar have placed their faith and expectations in him. They hope that he will address their concerns and work towards the overall development of the state, while also preserving its natural beauty and resources.
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