Odisha's Naveen Patnaik has caused harm to the state in his 24-year reign, according to the current CM.

Bhubaneswar: On Wednesday, Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, expressed his dissatisfaction with his predecessor, Naveen Patnaik, for "ruining" the state during the 24-year-long rule of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Majhi made these critical remarks towards Patnaik, who is currently the BJD president and leader of opposition in the state assembly, while addressing a gathering at Kargil Basti in Bhubaneswar on the 109th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

During his speech, Majhi accused Patnaik of ignoring the elected representatives and running his government with the help of bureaucrats. He also stated that whenever the "Odia Asmita" (pride of Odisha) was in danger, a change of government was inevitable, and that is exactly what happened with Patnaik. Majhi also added that during Patnaik's 24 years in power, he had destroyed democracy and hindered the progress of the state under the guise of development. He further claimed that the so-called 5T transformations only resulted in painting school walls and embezzlement of funds.

Majhi also highlighted the issue of women empowerment and stated that the previous BJD government had betrayed women in the name of empowering them. He pointed out the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and stated that people were now aware that the funds for their houses were provided by the central government, despite Patnaik taking credit for it. Majhi also mentioned that the first installment of financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had been disbursed to 25 lakh women, with another 25 lakh to follow in subsequent phases.

The Chief Minister also spoke about PM Modi's assurance to the women of Odisha that the "double-engine government" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would bring much-needed development to the state. In line with his belief in the party's principles, Majhi also participated in the BJP's membership drive and had lunch at a party worker's residence in the Pokhariput area of Bhubaneswar.

Overall, Majhi's statements reflect the growing discontent towards Patnaik's rule and the BJP's determination to bring about significant changes in the state's development.

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