Cyclone Dana: Zero casualties a testament to Odisha’s resilience, says BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda on Friday lauded the proactive response of the Odisha government led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi in effective tackling of the severe cyclonic storm Dana.

Taking to his official X handle, Panda stated that the successful handling of cyclone Dana with zero causality is a testament to Odisha’s resilience and coordinated efforts. 

“Acknowledging Chief Minister Mohan Majhi for leading the state’s proactive response. Grateful to the NDRF, ODRAF, district administration, and our BJP karyakartas for their tireless work in relief and restoration,” wrote Panda.

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With the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath and the perseverance of our people, Odisha continues to set a strong example in disaster management, he added.

It is worth mentioning that lakhs of people were evacuated to safer places from several districts, which were in the probable track of the severe cyclonic storm Dana, in advance.

Round-the-clock monitoring of the cyclone situation was also being done. The prompt initiative of the newly formed Odisha government has been appreciated by tourists, residents and others in different parts of the state.