Jeypore: Nov 10 (UDN): BJP State General Secretary Biranchi Narayan Tripathy strongly criticised opposition parties during a press conference held at a hotel in Jeypore, praising the initiatives and performance of both the Odisha and Central governments while highlighting their commitment to public welfare, protection of Odisha’s territorial integrity and effective disaster management.
Addressing the media, Tripathy said that the state and Central governments have consistently prioritised the welfare of the people. He asserted that the governments have successfully managed relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations during natural disasters such as floods and cyclones, ensuring timely assistance and public safety.
Speaking particularly on the Kotia territorial dispute, Tripathy firmly stated that Kotia is an inseparable part of Odisha and that not even an inch of its land would be allowed to be taken over by Andhra Pradesh. He emphasised that the Odisha Government is maintaining special attention towards Kotia and remains committed to its overall development through various initiatives and development programmes.
He also appreciated the Odisha Government’s preparedness and arrangements to tackle the potential impact of Cyclone Arnab. He said that ministers had been assigned responsibilities for different districts to oversee cyclone preparedness and response measures, and that they had effectively discharged their respective duties to ensure proper coordination and disaster management.
During the press conference, Tripathy highlighted the government’s efforts concerning the Kotia border dispute, cyclone preparedness and various public welfare initiatives, while accusing opposition parties of targeting the government despite its efforts for the welfare and security of the people.
Several BJP leaders and party workers attended the press conference, including Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, State Executive Committee Permanent Member Gautam Samantaray, District Vice-President Radheshyam Parida, District General Secretary Chandra Sekhar Rath, District Executive Committee Member Bhavani Shankar Mishra, SDC President Bhagaban Muduli and Himanshu Mohapatra, among others.