BJP president Amit Shah’s remarks against the State Government and opinion about Odisha’s current political situations reflect utter helplessness and frustration of his party ahead of the 2019 general elections.
BJD State secretary Bijay Nayak made this obervation in a statement on Tuesday. “Shah’s remarks might have encouraged his party workers temporarily, but it will have no impact on the people of Odisha. Shah’s language, thoughts and expressions have only indicated about his party’s helplessness and frustration ahead of the elections,” said Nayak.
Nayak wanted to know why Shah remained mum about various issues relating to Odisha’s interests.
“While the State Government has been demanding Special Category State status, provision of funds for KBK region, implementation of Swaminathan Commission recommendations for interest of farmers and protection of Odisha’s interest vis-Ã -vis Polavaram and Mahanadi, it is disappointing that Shah didn’t say a single word,” lamented Nayak.
He said Shah’s silence on skyrocketing of petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices, which have burdened common people and women, clearly indicates how he and his party leaders are concerned about Odisha.
“People have tremendous trust on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as he has been working for development of Odisha for the last 18 years,” said Nayak.
Stating that people of Odisha already know the differences between the Central Government’s Ayushman Yojana and the State Government’s Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), Nayak said the BJP has been frustrated as the Union Government’s effort to implement the Ayushman Yojana became unfruitful in Odisha.
“The BJD Government is a people’s Government and working for welfare of the people. There will be no impact on people even if Shah and other Central leaders come to the State thousands time. The Bijepur win will be reflected all over Odisha in 2019,” said Nayak.