Accusing the BJD government of neglecting western Odisha and lacking intent and policies for development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday claimed there is a wave for BJP which has gained confidence of the people.
Addressing BJP's Vijay Sankalp Samabesh in Sundergarh and Sonepur in western region of Odisha, Modi alleged that Naveen Patnaik government "discriminated and neglected" western Odisha for years.
"Do you want to see vikas-bad (development agenda) or Bhed-bhav (discrimination)?" the prime minister asked the gathering and said BJP stands for "sabka saath, sabka vikas."
Quoting former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayees famous remark "Andhera chatega, suraj niklega aur kamal khilega," Modi said: "I have come to Odisha and I can see that the Lotus will bloom in the state."
Citing instance of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, Modi said: "The people of Jharkhand have experienced development in every corner. Now, they don't have to migrate to other states. They have options to earn livelihood in their state. This will also happens if the people ensure a 'double engine' BJP government in Odisha and Delhi."
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