Bhubaneswar, April 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Odisha’s identity and language are in danger, as he pitched for a chance to serve the people of the state.
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"Odisha’s self-identity is in danger. Odia language is under threat. I don't think that the people of Odisha will be able to tolerate this for long," Modi said while giving an interview to Network18.
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“It has so much of resources that today Odisha could have been the richest state of India. But what kind of condition has been created?" PM Modi asked.
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He said that BJP should get a chance to serve Odisha to take the people of the state to great heights. The PM, however, acknowledged the BJD's 'issue-based' support. Odisha will witness general and assembly elections simultaneously. The elections will be held in four phases.
