PFormer Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadai on Wednesday observed his 78th birthday in a different way among the residents of Nagada village under Sukinda Assembly constituency. Notably, Nagada had hogged headlines for malnutrition death of many children and took the whole country by shock.
He went to Tala Nagada and Upar Nagar villages and interacted with the tribals. He also distributed free blankets and other winter clothes to the local residents. Women were given away sarees and household materials.
Ghadai said the Naveen Patnaik Government is committed to the betterment of women folks. He also highlighted various steps undertaken by the BJD Government for the betterment of the poor tribals.
“Sukinda is where my heart is. I will continue to do whatever possible on my part for the people of this area till by last breath,” Ghadai said.
“I have always tried to live with people. Today, I spent quality time with the residents of Nagada villages. They shared their joys and sorrows with me. I will try to see that these people avail all Government facilities and lead good life,” told Ghadai.
At Tamka, Ghadai was given a warm welcome by local people. In his address to the local people, the former Minister said he was still in the BJD and would continue to work for the party.
Many local leaders accompanied Ghadai to Nagada. Among others present were Bhagabati Mahanta, Bibeka Boss, Narayna Chandda Dhir, Sidhanchu Bhanja, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Sukinda Block Chairperson Padmabati Jena, ZP Member Sarojini Raj and Bhagyalaxmi Rout.