May 6th 2024.
In a recent speech, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his disappointment with his opponents and their lack of genuine concern for the people of the state. He noted that they only seem to remember the people during election season, and then disappear once the polls are over.
Addressing a large crowd at back-to-back rallies in Bhawanipatna and Khariar, Patnaik shared his observation that opposition leaders often resort to spreading lies and shedding fake tears in order to gain votes. He emphasized that their presence is only felt during elections, and they vanish once the votes are cast.
Patnaik then asked the people if they have personally experienced the benefits of his government's social welfare schemes. In response, the crowd resounded with a resounding "yes". He then urged them to vote for his party's candidates in the upcoming elections, saying, "Please bless Naveen Patnaik and vote twice on the conch symbol, one for the MP and another for the MLA."
The chief minister was accompanied by his trusted ally, Kartik Pandian, who confidently stated that Patnaik would be taking oath for his sixth term as chief minister on June 9. Taking a dig at the BJP's manifesto for the Assembly elections, Pandian criticized their Ayushman Bharat scheme for only catering to the BPL category while Odisha's BSKY covers all. He pointed out that the annual share for Odisha under Ayushman Bharat is a mere Rs 300 crore, whereas the state government spends Rs 300 crore every month on BSKY.
In a sarcastic tone, Pandian remarked that the BJP's "double-engine" has run out of fuel in many states, while the "Naveen engine" has been running successfully for 24 years. It was clear that the chief minister's team was confident in their victory and were not afraid to challenge the opposition's promises.
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