June 11th 2024.
A group of leaders from the Odisha BJP, led by their state president Manmohan Samal, had the privilege of meeting with the outgoing Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar. The purpose of their meeting was to extend an invitation to Patnaik for the inauguration ceremony of the very first BJP government in Odisha, which is scheduled for Wednesday.
The grand ceremony, where the new Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers will take their oath, is set to take place at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday afternoon. Accompanied by senior party members Basanta Kumar Panda, Suresh Pujari, Samir Mohanty, and Nityananda Gond, Samal visited Naveen Niwas to present the invitation to the Biju Janata Dal supremo.
In a statement, Samal expressed their reason for being there, stating that their purpose was to formally invite Naveen Patnaik for the swearing-in ceremony, which will also be graced by the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers from other states. He further added that Patnaik has graciously accepted the invitation and has assured them of his attendance at the event.
However, when asked about any discussions regarding the current political scenario in the state, the state BJP chief dismissed any such talks with the outgoing CM. He also mentioned that invitations will also be sent to the Congress President and other senior leaders from different political parties.
In addition to their visit to Naveen Niwas, a special team from the state BJP also made their way to the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri on Tuesday to invite Lord Jagannath for the oath-taking ceremony. This gesture showcases the BJP's respect for the culture and traditions of Odisha.
In a historic moment, the BJP will be forming the government in Odisha on its own for the first time on Wednesday, after securing 78 out of the 147 seats in the recent Assembly polls. This momentous occasion will be witnessed by leaders from various political parties, including the Prime Minister himself. The state BJP is eagerly looking forward to this event and is preparing to celebrate this victory with great enthusiasm.
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