February 20th 2025.
Bhubaneswar is abuzz with excitement as Bhakta Charan Das takes on his new role as the newly appointed president of the Odisha Congress. In his inaugural speech on Thursday, Das made a bold statement, declaring that the state is on the verge of a "big political revolution" and that the foundation for this change has been laid today.
To mark the beginning of this journey, the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee, headed by Das, organized a 60-kilometer Sankalp Padayatra from Bhubaneswar to the revered Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. This symbolic walk, which started on February 18th, concluded today in Puri with a grand gathering of Congress activists. Among the attendees were AICC in-charge for Odisha, Ajay Kumar Lallu, Congress Legislature Party leader Rama Chandra Kadam, and senior MLAs Tara Prasad Bahinipati and Dasarathi Gomango, along with other esteemed leaders.
In a media interaction, Das expressed his joy and gratitude to be in the holy land of Lord Jagannath. He also noted that many loyal Congress supporters have joined the padayatra, and more are expected to join in the coming days, as Odisha has always been a strong support base for the party. "A big revolution is on the horizon, and it will bring about a significant shift in the state's political landscape," Das confidently asserted.
He further shared that his first priority is to strengthen the state party unit and then work towards bringing a revolution to this land. Lallu, who is visiting Odisha for the first time since his appointment as the in-charge of OPCC, also expressed his commitment to the welfare of the state and its people. "We have come to the land of Lord Jagannath to bring about positive change," he stated.
Since taking on the role of president, Bhakta Das has been actively working towards strengthening the party's presence in the state. He has extended an open invitation to all leaders who had previously left the party for various reasons to return and join the movement. In a positive turn of events, veteran Congress leader and former minister Suresh Kumar Routray has already returned to the party fold.
It is no secret that the Congress has been out of power in the state since 2000. Currently, the party has 14 MLAs and one MP in Odisha. However, with the new leadership and renewed enthusiasm, the Congress is determined to make a strong comeback and bring about a positive change in the state. The journey may be long, but with the blessings of Lord Jagannath and the support of the people, the party is confident that they will achieve their goal.
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