PM holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar, says BJD unaware of grievances

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi held a 2.5-km roadshow in B hub an es war on friday night and later targeted the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government during his second visit to Odisha in a week.

In a post on X following the roadshow, Modi accused the BJD of detaching from the ground realities, citing it a reason behind growing support for the BJP in Odisha. “While our Government has done extensive work, BJD is totally detached from the ground realities and is oblivious to people’s grievances. They have misunderstood the great culture and ethos of Odisha. No wonder Bhubaneswar and Odisha will support the BJP in record numbers,” Modi wrote.

BJP’S Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha candidate Aparajita Sarangi and state unit BJP president Manmohan Samal were present at the roadshow, which drew huge crowds.

The Prime Minister said on X that holding the rally on Akshya Tritiya, a major festival in Odisha, has made his rally all the “more special”. He also highlighted his government’s contributions for Odisha in various sectors including upgradation of highways, introduction Vande Bharat trains and establishment of nationallevel educational institutions.

Modi last visited Odisha on May 6, when he held two rallies.