February 17th 2025.
Bhubaneswar: Naveen Patnaik, the Leader of Opposition in Odisha, has raised concerns about the state's economic performance following the recent state budget. In a statement, he expressed his doubts about the effectiveness of the current government's policies.
Patnaik pointed out that under this "double-engine" government, the economic growth of the state has been on a decline. He even questioned if the two engines were working in opposite directions. These remarks were made after the presentation of the state budget, where Patnaik expressed his worries about the slow pace of economic development. He questioned the government's claims and highlighted the fact that the state's economic growth has not met expectations.
The opposition leader's comments have sparked a debate on the government's economic strategies and their impact on the growth of Odisha. There is a growing concern about the state's economic future, and Patnaik's remarks have only added to it.
Meanwhile, Rama Chandra Kadam, the leader of Congress Legislature Party, dismissed the state budget as a mere "political document." He asserted that it had little to do with actual economic development. Kadam criticized the budget for not addressing crucial issues such as unemployment, inflation, and struggles faced by farmers.
It is worth noting that Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, had presented a budget of Rs 2.90 lakh crore for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The budget's main focus was on agriculture and irrigation, but Patnaik and Kadam's remarks have brought to light the need for a more comprehensive approach towards economic growth in the state. The government's policies and budget decisions are being scrutinized, and all eyes are on the state's economic future.
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