June 9th 2024.
On a peaceful Sunday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his way to Rajghat to pay his respects to Mahatma Gandhi before the upcoming swearing-in ceremony. After paying his respects to the Father of the Nation, he then made his way to the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, known as 'Sadaiv Atal'.
Modi was dressed in his usual attire of a Kurta Pyjama, but with a special addition of a traditional handwoven Sambalpuri stole from Odisha. This gesture highlighted a shift of focus towards the eastern state, which played a crucial role in the emergence of the Bharatiya Janata Party as the single largest party.
The Sambalpuri clothes, including sarees and other dress materials, are a reflection of the rich artistic traditions, skilled craftsmanship, and cultural aesthetics of Odisha. It is worth mentioning that the party workers and leaders were also elated by their resounding victory in the Odisha Assembly polls, which ended the 24-year rule of Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal.
The excitement within the party was evident as PM Modi began his speech at the Central Hall of the Old Parliament with chants of 'Jay Jagannath'. He went on to say, "When I think about Lord Jagannath, I believe that he is the God of the poor," at a meeting of the newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
Modi, who led a fierce and successful election campaign against the Biju Janata Dal, asserted that Odisha will play a crucial role in the country's developmental journey for the next 25 years. The results of the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha were in favor of the BJP, with a win in 20 out of the total 21 parliamentary constituencies. This was a significant milestone for the party, as it marked their first time forming a government in Odisha since Independence. The party also won 78 out of 147 Assembly segments in the state, bringing an end to Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule.
All eyes in Odisha are now on the upcoming swearing-in ceremony, eager to see how many elected MPs from the state will be given ministerial berths in Modi's third term as Prime Minister.
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