Modi is willing to jeopardize his relationship with Naveen in order to prioritize the well-being of Odisha.

During an interview with news agency ANI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that he had to make the difficult decision to sacrifice his good relationship with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the welfare of Odisha. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had chosen not to ally with Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal party for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state, despite their previous strong bond.

As the Lok Sabha elections near their end, the PM remains confident in his party's return to power at the national level and forming a government in Odisha. However, he also emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations between political leaders, stating that in a democracy, there should be no enmity among them.

Modi explained that he had to prioritize the bright future of Odisha over his personal relationships, and if that meant sacrificing his ties with Patnaik, he was willing to do so. He also assured that after the elections, he would work towards mending any strained relationships and proving that he harbored no ill-will towards anyone.

The PM also took the opportunity to criticize the current state government led by Naveen Patnaik, claiming that a select few people had taken over the entire system in Odisha, hindering the state's growth. He also raised the issue of Odia Ashmita (pride) and expressed his concern for the state's poor despite its abundance of natural resources. He firmly stated that the people of Odisha deserved their rights and a strong identity.

Patnaik, who has been in power as the chief minister since 2000, is seeking a record sixth term in the ongoing state elections. PM Modi confidently declared that a BJP Chief Minister would take oath in Odisha on June 10, as he believed that the fate of Odisha was about to change.

It's worth noting that with the elections coming to an end, there has been a heated exchange of criticisms between the top leaders of the BJP and Biju Janata Dal. Earlier this month, Modi had challenged Patnaik to name all of Odisha's districts and their respective capitals without referring to any notes. In response, Patnaik accused the PM of forgetting about Odisha over the years and pointed out several issues that the Union government had neglected, such as granting Classical status to Odissi music and honoring the state's brave individuals with the Bharat Ratna award.

In conclusion, as the political atmosphere in Odisha remains tense, the people eagerly await the results of the state elections and whether Modi's confident prediction of a BJP Chief Minister coming into power will come true.

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