Odisha is progressing due to 'double-engine' government: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

'Double-engine' government has propelled ‘development’ in Odisha. The State was lagging behind during the previous BJD-led government, BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda said on Friday. He stated this while addressing a huge gathering during the launching of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha.

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The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) was launched in Odisha by Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda during an event at Bali Jatra Ground in Cuttack.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy CMs Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, and State Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, along with several leaders of the party and senior government officials, were present on the occasion.

Odisha targets 1.3 crore families

BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda, who was also present at the launching ceremony, stated, “Over 1 crore families and around 3. 5 crore people will benefit from the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. It is the biggest health scheme in the world. From Kendrapara to Kalahandi and from Mayurbhanj to Malkangiri, the people of the State will receive the benefits of this scheme.”

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in India is growing. The country has covered a long distance on the path of progress in the last 11 years under his leadership. However, Odisha had been lagging behind as the Central government schemes were not being implemented here (in the State). As per BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ (election manifesto), all the promises and schemes are being implemented in the State,” the Kendrapara MP said.

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"In order to achieve the mission of Viksit Bharat, we have also to make Bikashita Odisha by 2047. The 'double-engine' government in Odisha is gradually making it possible and due to the blessings of the people of the State, the BJP-led government in the State is doing a remarkable job,” the BJP National Vice-President expressed.