July 1st 2024.
During a recent ceremony organized by the Odisha BJP, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made some remarks that have sparked controversy. In his speech, he compared Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to the revered Lord Jagannath, while likening Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida to Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, the sibling deities of the famous Jagannath temple.
This statement has stirred up quite a buzz, especially since it came just after BJP leader and Puri MP Sambit Patra's comment during the Lok Sabha elections. Patra had claimed that Lord Jagannath was a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he later apologized for, admitting it was a mistake.
Pradhan's words were met with mixed reactions, but he stood by his statement, stating that the three leaders were entrusted with the important responsibility of developing the state. He also pointed out the significance of having a Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers from the BJP, along with a large number of first-time MLAs and MPs, all elected in the recent polls.
According to Pradhan, this new team will bring about positive changes in the state and contribute to the development of a prosperous India. He expressed his belief that with Chief Minister Majhi and Deputy Chief Ministers Deo and Parida at the helm, a new Odisha will emerge, paving the way for a 'Viksit Bharat' or a developed India.
The felicitation ceremony was a proud moment for the Odisha BJP, as they celebrated the success of their 20 MPs and 78 MLAs in the recent elections. Pradhan's words of encouragement and hope for a better future for the state were well-received by the attendees. It remains to be seen how the new leadership in Odisha will pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.
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