BJP's National VP Baijayant Panda during party's membership drive
Kendrapara MP and BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda participated in the saffron party’s membership drives at various places in Sambalpur and Sundargarh districts on Friday.
After reaching Sambalpur today, the senior BJP leader participated in a workshop organised in Sarlakani area and included many people as members of the party as part of the membership drive.
Sambalpur MLA Jaynarayan Mishra and many other leaders of the party were present on the occasion.
Earlier, Panda was accorded a warm welcome by several party leaders and workers after he arrived at Ainlapali helipad.
Addressing people during BJP’s membership drive at Sarlakani, Panda said, “Members of BJP will cross 11 crore and the saffron party will become the largest political party in the world soon.”
The senior BJP leader was received with traditional dance and music by several party leaders and workers after he arrived at Kinjirkela College ground in a chopper.
Later, Panda took part in the membership drive and included many people as the members of BJP. He also discussed with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Subhadra Yojana.
Former MLA Kusum Tete and other party leaders and workers were present during the programme.
“We included nine crore members 2-3 days ago. We may cross 10 crore members today. We will cross 11 crore members in the next few days. It will be a world record. No political party has done it before. We achieved it in the past and we will again achieve it this time. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most popular leader across the globe. Under his leadership, India has made advancements. Odisha is also developing under double engine governance and people are so happy about it,” said Panda.