Odisha BJP urges Advani to take back resignation

While hoping that Narendra Modi's elevation as poll campaign committee chief would bolster party's prospects, BJP in Odisha today requested L K Advani to withdraw his resignation from key party posts and continue to guide.
"BJP is in upbeat mood in Odisha following Modi's appointment as election campaign committee head. It is likely to bolster the party's poll prospects," party's Odisha unit General Secretary and spokesman Suresh Pujary told reporters.
Stating that BJP state executive meeting adopted a resolution welcoming Modi's elevation, Pujary said the party would be able to further sharpen its fight against the Congress-led UPA on all major issues including corruption with the Gujarat chief minister as campaign committee head.

Referring to BJP stalwart L K Advani resigning from key party posts a day after Modi's elevation, he said the state party executive also passed another resolution requesting Advani to withdraw his resignation in the interest of the party and the country.
While Advaniji's resignation has already been rejected by the party, he himself is expected to withdraw it too, Pujary said adding "we hope Advaniji will not leave the party like this. He will continue to guide us."
Stating that BJP's attack on Centre as well as BJD government in Odisha would be further sharpened under Modi's leadership as campaign committee chief, he said UPA would be cornered for its alleged failure to curb corruption, safeguard national security, contain inflation and ensure proper development and growth.