Amid intensified campaigning in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted the ruling BJD during his visit to the state.
Yogi raised several issues during his second public meeting at Mahanga under the Kendrapara Parliamentary constituency, where BJP’s national vice-president Baijayant Panda is contesting.
Let’s explore the key issues raised by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister.
Officer Raj hijacking governance: According to Yogi, bureaucracy has taken over Parliamentary democracy, leading the state on the path of corruption, exploitation, dictatorship, and mafia raj in the last 20 -25 years, pushing the state backwards by 50 years.
Modi govt ended terrorism & Naxalism: The UP CM stressed how the Modi government has ended Terrorism and Naxalism, strengthening its borders and establishing India as a powerful and self-reliant country in the world.
Massive development under Modi govt in India: Yogi also elaborated on how under Modi's rule since 2014, the country has seen massive development in the field of education, health and infrastructure including airports, highways, and railways.
BJD government is misleading people: The UP CM claimed that BJD is hijacking the resources from the centre and branding them as its own. He also stated that the BJD has been a roadblock in the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha.
Officers promoting land mafia: Yogi Adityanath said that the officers in Odisha are corrupt and promote land mafia and coal mafia to loot natural resources.
High electricity tariffs: The UP CM said the consumers in Odisha are paying more for electricity while it's being sold at cheaper rates to outside states as Naveen Patnaik is being misled by his officers.
Kendrapara needs Baijayant Panda: Yogi termed Baijayant Panda as a fighter for Odia Asmita and development and a staunch critic of the misgovernance and dictatorship of the current government. According to him, Baijayant Panda is a gift to Odisha.
BJD has kept Odisha away from development: According to Yogi Adityanath, the Modi government has changed the fate of India in the last 10 years, lifting 25 crore people out of poverty. However, the current ruling govt. has kept Odisha away from development.
Tamil Babu playing with Odia Asmita: According to Yogi, BJD’s Tamil Babu (VK Pandian) has taken Odia Asmita for granted.
Naveen govt has failed Odisha: The UP CM highlighted the failure of the state govt in ensuring development even after staying in power for so long. Presenting Uttar Pradesh as a model state in India, Yogi stressed how a double-engine government like in Uttar Pradesh would be best for Odisha.