Naveen Patnaik with PM Modi
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections are near. Before that, BJP is busy finalizing the discussion on seat sharing with NDA allies under the alliance. Meanwhile, BJP has also completed its preparations in Odisha. Information has come out quoting sources that BJP is in talks for an alliance with Biju Janata Dal (BJP) of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is in power in Odisha.
Alliance finalized between BJP-BJD?
An alliance between BJP and BJD in Odisha is almost considered for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a visit to Chandikhole in Jajpur district of Odisha on Tuesday. During this, PM and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik were seen on one stage. PM Modi and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik praised each other during this period. After this, the market of political speculation became heated in Odisha. After the PM’s visit, discussions regarding a possible alliance between BJP and BJD had intensified in the state.
PM called Patnaik a popular Chief Minister
During his address, Prime Minister Modi praised Odisha Chief Minister Patnaik calling him a popular Chief Minister. In response, Chief Minister Patnaik also praised the role of PM Modi in India’s economic development. Naveen Patnaik clearly said that the country has moved forward due to the changes of the Prime Minister. The PM also remembered former Odisha Chief Minister and late leader Biju Patnaik and paid tribute to him on his 108th birth anniversary. Along with appreciating Biju Patnaik’s contribution to the development of Odisha and the country, his legacy was also highlighted.
When will the Lok Sabha election dates be announced?
During this time the PM was seen avoiding direct criticism of the Odisha government. Most of the PM’s address was spent attacking the Congress and other opposition parties. According to the information, the Election Commission can announce the dates of Lok Sabha elections at the end of the second week of March. Along with Lok Sabha, Assembly elections are also to be held in Odisha. In such a situation, BJP wants to try its luck in alliance with Odisha’s ruling BJD in both these elections.
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