May 8th 2024.
In a recent rally in Odisha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confidently declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would secure all 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Speaking at two public meetings in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts on Wednesday, Singh urged voters to choose BJP candidates in the Koraput and Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituencies, as well as in the corresponding Assembly segments.
The BJP has nominated Malavika Keshari Deo and Kaleram Majhi for the Kalahandi and Koraput Lok Sabha seats, respectively. Polling for these seats is scheduled on May 13. Singh expressed his belief that the political landscape in Odisha has changed drastically, with citizens now predicting a clean sweep for the BJP, unlike in the past when the party was only expected to win eight to ten seats.
The Defence Minister also highlighted the various initiatives taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, such as providing pucca houses, piped drinking water, and toilets, as well as distributing LPG cylinders. He promised that if elected, the BJP would ensure that these facilities reach every citizen of Odisha, who may have been deprived of them under the current Biju Janata Dal government.
Singh also criticized the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha and assured that it would be implemented once the BJP forms the government in the state and at the Centre. He emphasized that the BJP is known for fulfilling its promises, unlike other political parties, which have failed to deliver on their assurances.
Highlighting the success of the BJP's governance, Singh mentioned the removal of Article 370, the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and the eradication of the triple talaq system. He also took a dig at the Congress, stating that corruption increased under their rule, despite their claims of tackling it.
Singh praised PM Modi for his efforts in improving India's global standing, citing the successful rescue of 22,000 Indian students in Ukraine and the development of a vaccine for COVID-19 following the Prime Minister's request to Indian scientists. He also highlighted the country's economic growth under the BJP's rule, with India now being predicted to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2027.
The Defence Minister further emphasized the BJP's commitment to the welfare of tribal communities, citing the decision to celebrate Birsa Munda's birth anniversary across the country, not just in Jharkhand and Odisha. He concluded by stating that the BJP has always prioritized and respected the tribals, and will continue to do so if elected.
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