May 10th 2024.
Sambalpur: It was a busy day for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday as he took part in the Akshimuthi celebrations with farmers in Sapalahara village. During his visit, he also took the opportunity to share his thoughts on the recently released election manifesto by the BJD party.
In his opinion, the manifesto was nothing but a collection of "fake promises" with no real substance. According to Pradhan, there was nothing new or innovative in the document as it seemed to heavily borrow from the BJP's style and ideas.
The Union Minister also questioned the BJD's track record of delivering on their promises, particularly when it came to providing employment opportunities for the youth. He pointed out that after being in power for 24 years, the government had failed to create any significant job opportunities or generate income for the younger generation.
Pradhan also highlighted the fact that the BJD had promised to bring a budget specifically for the youth, but this was not a new concept as the government had previously introduced budgets for women and agriculture. He further pointed out that according to the NCRB report, women in Odisha were still facing insecurity and oppression, and the state's farmers were not receiving adequate support due to the lack of essential facilities like cold storage and irrigation.
The Union Minister expressed his disappointment with the BJD's manifesto, stating that it was purely for "public consumption" and had no real plans for the development of Odisha. He also criticized the fact that the document did not address the needs of the state's majority population who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods.
In contrast, Pradhan highlighted the BJP's promises to abolish the "katani chhatani" system in paddy procurement and increase the Minimum Support Price for paddy from Rs. 2183 to Rs. 3100 per quintal if they were voted into power. These were concrete steps towards supporting the state's farmers and promoting their welfare, according to the Union Minister.
In conclusion, Pradhan made it clear that the BJD's manifesto was nothing more than a facade and lacked any real plans for the progress and prosperity of Odisha. He urged the people to carefully consider their options and make an informed decision when casting their votes.
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