Benefits of double-engine govt
The party decided to commence a public outreach programme on June 9, before the completion of the first year of the BJP government in Odisha on June 12. 'The party plans to go to around 1 crore families in the State and inform people about the BJP's services, good governance and welfare programmes for the poor,' the party's former State president and its anniversary programme chief Samir Mohanty told reporters here. The State government has planned to organise various programmes across Odisha, highlighting its welfare schemes from June 11 to June 13.
The high-level meeting, held at the BJP State headquarters here, was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP State president Manmohan Samal, the party's State in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, co-in-charge Lata Usendi, State office-bearers, spokespersons, Morcha presidents, district presidents and others. Mohanty said programmes have been chalked out from booth level to mandal, district and State levels, where many Central leaders will address press conferences to make people aware of the 'double-engine' government. The term 'double-engine' is used by BJP leaders to refer to the party being in power at the Centre as well as in a State. In addition, people will also be informed about the 'poor governance' of the Congress and the BJD, Mohanty said.
The BJP spokesperson, Surath Biswal, claimed that the party had made 21 promises to the people of Odisha before the elections, and of them, 11 have already been met. The remaining promises will be met much before the completion of the present BJP government's tenure in the State, he said.
Biswal said the people in villages and towns will be informed about the 'BJP's flagship women empowerment programme like Subhadra, the financial assistance to farmers, expansion of Ayushman Yojana and others. The benefits of a 'double-engine' government in the State will also be highlighted.'
Another BJP leader said the party workers will make 'publicity on how the country is secured under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi'. The party aims to use the anniversary celebrations as an opportunity to strengthen its grassroots connections, he added.
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