BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday called upon BJP workers to strengthen their pledge in building a strong and prosperous Odisha in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Addressing the 46th foundation day celebrations of the BJP at the state party headquarters here, the chief minister said the party, inspired by the ideals of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s Antyodaya, was formed with a strong resolve to bring common people, especially the poor and the marginalised, into the society’s mainstream.
He stressed that the party’s goal is to reach development at the grassroots level. Expressing gratitude to the people of the state for reposing faith in the BJP, Majhi said it was the sheer dedication and hardwork of the BJP workers which transformed the party into a movement.
He called upon the BJP workers to continue working with humility and purpose, remembering the contributions and sacrifices of the great leaders of the party.
“The double-engine government in the state is working tirelessly with the goal of building a prosperous and developed Odisha by 2036,” Majhi said further emphasising that the state will play a key role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047.
Unfurling the BJP flag on the occasion, state party president Manmohan Samal said, “Today is a day of pride for us. It reminds us of our values, principles and unwavering resolve. We must harness the power of our organisation and dedication to forge a new path forward, taking a fresh oath to serve the nation and society with unwavering commitment.”
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, the BJP has formed its first-ever single-party government in Odisha. “Within just 10 months of taking office, the government has fulfilled most of the promises outlined in its election manifesto,” Samal said. He called upon party workers to unite and work towards building a developed India and Odisha, prioritising the welfare of the marginalised through inclusive growth and good governance.
He lauded the party workers for their contribution in making BJP the world’s largest political party. “The party with 40 lakh members has set an ambitious target of doubling its membership in the state and expanding its presence across every panchayat and village in the state,” Samal added.
BJP’s Odisha in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar and other state functionaries of the party also spoke on the occasion.