September 21st 2024.
Bhubaneswar was abuzz with discussions as the Opposition BJD president Naveen Patnaik took a firm stand on the recent case of alleged sexual assault of a woman in custody. He demanded a court-monitored SIT probe as well as a judicial inquiry into the matter, showing his concern for the safety of women in police stations. Addressing party leaders from Kendrapara and Gajapati districts at the BJD's state headquarters, Sankha Bhavan, Patnaik stressed on the fact that women are not even safe inside police stations.
Expressing his disappointment, Patnaik stated, "It is disheartening to see that even police stations in Bhubaneswar are not safe for women. Moreover, we have seen government servants being beaten up at Raj Bhavan. It seems like there is a lack of law and order in the state." His statement was in reference to the recent incident at Bharatpur police station, where an army officer and his fiancée were allegedly tortured and sexually harassed, and the assault on a government employee by the governor's son.
As the Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Patnaik also addressed the BJD Scheduled Caste Cell and urged party leaders to spread awareness about the false promises made by the BJP during elections. He highlighted the issues of the Subhadra Yojana, pension and allowances, and free electricity, which the BJP had promised but failed to deliver. The BJD has been vocal about the BJP's failure to fulfill their promises to the people of the state. Despite assuring to provide Rs 50,000 to all women within two years, the BJP failed to do so, leaving many women disappointed. The party also claimed that the beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana were limited to women aged 21 to 60.
Patnaik instructed party leaders to inform the public about the BJP's false claims of providing 300 units of free electricity and a Rs 3,500 old-age pension. He emphasized the need to bring these issues to the forefront and expose the lies of the BJP. It is crucial to raise awareness among the people and hold the government accountable for their unfulfilled promises.
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