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Published By : Pradip Subudhi | November 8, 2025 9:38 PM
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Bhubaneswar, November 8: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched a scathing attack on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday, accusing the party of neglecting the tribal population in the Nuapada region during its 24 years in power. The remarks were made during a massive roadshow and rally held just two days before the Nuapada by-poll.

During the campaign in Nuapada, Majhi who begged votes for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jay Dholakia. He took the opportunity to interact with residents and listen to their concerns, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to the all-around development of the Sunabeda area in Nuapada.

“We are committed to the development of Nuapada and Sunabeda. In the coming days, we will initiate steps to establish a new college and upgrade the existing government hospital to serve the region’s growing needs,” Majhi stated.

The Chief Minister, however, did not hold back from criticizing the BJD government, which he blamed for the region’s underdevelopment. “For over 24 years, the BJD government under Naveen Patnaik failed to bring any meaningful development to the Nuapada region. The tribal people here were deprived of even basic facilities. Both the regional party and its leader owe an explanation to the people of Sunabeda for their utter neglect,” Majhi asserted.

Majhi also took a dig at BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, questioning his leadership and commitment to the people. He specifically highlighted Patnaik’s inability to communicate in Odia, accusing him of failing to connect with the people during his tenure as Chief Minister. “For 24 years, Naveen Patnaik couldn’t speak Odia. He never bothered to visit Sunabeda even once during his long tenure as Chief Minister. Now, he has come to the region to seek votes for the BJD candidate,” Majhi remarked.

As the election draws closer, Majhi's remarks are sure to intensify the political discourse surrounding the Nuapada by-poll, with both parties now vying for the tribal vote base that has long been underserved, according to Majhi's claims.