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The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly began on a stormy note with the opposition parties, BJD and Congress members staging a walk out during the Odisha Governor’s address over the issue of ‘Odia Asmita’.
As per the schedule, the Odisha budget for 2024-25 will be presented in the Assembly on July 25. This will be first budget to be presented by the newly formed BJP government in Odisha led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi.
In his address, Governor Raghubar Das said the Odisha government will dedicatedly work for the welfare of the people and their development.
“I assure that my government will be dedicated to the welfare of the people and come up with unbiased policies. It will ensure all round development by keeping Odia Asmita at its focal point. The state government is committed to ensuring transparent governance, “said Das.
Das further said the Odisha government will extend benefits to the people and work towards protecting the rights of tribals, poor and other landless people. The people of the state have voted for a new government with a thumping majority. They have voted for the Odia Asmita, good governance and by rising above caste and gender, he said.
“The Odisha government hopes to make a prosperous and developed Odisha by 2036 and a state where women are empowered, farmers are developed and youths get employed. The government targets to ensure proper utilisation of natural resources, increasing tourism, investment in health and technology so that Odisha becomes the powerhouse in eastern India,” said Odisha Governor.
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The Odisha Governor further said that the state government is committed to working round the clock for the service of the people. After taking oath, the new government took immediate steps to open all gates of Puri Jagannath temple, he said.
