Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday decided to organise a 10-day celebration to mark the second anniversary of the BJP-led government in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the event, which will be held between June 12 and 21.The decision was taken during a preparatory meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
“It has been decided to invite the Prime Minister to join the celebrations on any day convenient to him between June 12 and 21. The PMO will take the final call,” Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari told reporters after the meeting.
Pujari noted that Prime Minister Modi had also attended the first anniversary celebrations last year.The government has resolved to keep the second anniversary events simple and austere, in line with the Prime Minister’s appeal for prudent spending. Instead of lavish programmes, the focus will be on widespread information dissemination about the government’s achievements.
The administration will release booklets, leaflets, and digital content across print, electronic, and social media platforms to highlight the work done by the BJP government in the last two years. Each department will organise press conferences and bring out publications showcasing its key achievements.
The celebrations will be organised around seven themes: Shakti Odisha, Samruddha Krushi Odisha, Sustha Odisha, Nirmana Odisha, Utkarsha Odisha, Janashakti Odisha, and Kaushal Odisha. The programmes will also present the government’s long-term vision for the next 10 years, outlining goals in development, public welfare, and infrastructure.
Additionally, all ministers have been directed to submit departmental report cards, which will be made public to promote transparency and accountability.
The BJP formed the government in Odisha on June 12, 2024, after defeating the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which had ruled the state for over two decades under Naveen Patnaik.The preparatory meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers K.V. Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Chief Minister’s Advisor Prakash Mishra, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and other senior officials.
