Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik today said that the party led by him is not only confined as a regional political outfit, but also it has become a successful socio-economic movement in the country.
“Everyone says BJD is the most successful Regional Party. But I always say that BJD is the most successful socio-economic movement in the country” Naveen said while addressing the extended State Executive Body Meeting of Biju Janata Dal at Sankha Bhawan.
Patnaik further said that the party has turned a choice of all including women, students, youths and others.
“Our party believes in Women Empowerment. We have always given priority to the welfare of women. Therefore, a large number of mothers have joined Biju Janata Dal today. I bow to our women leaders. Women’s Choice is Biju Janata Dal. Biju Janata Dal is the choice of students and youth. It is also the choice of the people of Odisha” he added.
Launching a scathing attack on the Opposition, the CM said that Odisha’s transformation has come as a big shock to them who have been spreading slander and lies.
He expressed sincere gratitude to the people for giving the party opportunities to serve them.
The party chief paid obeisance to BJD workers and leaders who have been working with determination to convey the party message to the people.
“The prime objective of our party is service. We have been working for the people with a service attitude based on the ideology of Biju Babu,’ he maintained.
Elaborating on the party’s poll preparation, the CM said that service to mankind is the only strategy to win people’s trust.
History has never seen such a great transformation. Whether it is a mutt, temple, school, college, hospital, irrigation facility, rural bank facilities, Lakshmi Yojana, or the welfare of tribal people, the country is witnessing the transformation of Odisha. Today, Odisha has become the Sports Capital of the country. Huge opportunities in the field of investment, opening of new IT companies, Skill development or empowerment of women, empowerment of farmers, Odisha has become an example in India, Patnaik pointed out.