Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seemed to try his best to woo the minority communities during a whirlwind tour of Sundargarh district on Sunday by launching a slew of projects for their welfare.
Patnaik was given a red carpet reception by the Muslim community, who he assured of all help and support by the State Government for their development. He declared that as many as 20 sheds would be constructed in various graveyards of the community located in and around Rourkela.
The Chief Minister also assured the community of providing four special ambulances at Bonai, Rajgangpur, Biramitrapur and Rourkela.
He said his Government’s persistent efforts have led to a rise in the Haj quota for Muslims from Odisha by 622.
Besides, Patnaik also attended a public reception at the Civic Centre in Rourkela organised by various Gurudwara committees.
later, he was also felicitated by the Jain community. And he too attended a function organised by the Catholic Christian community at Kutra.
These programmes were held by the different communities to felicitate the Chief Minister for being chosen as the “Best Administrator” in the country at the 'Outlook Speak Out Awards'.