Party-govt synergy takes centre stage as BJP plans anniv celebrations
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi and state BJP president Manmohan Samal on Monday emphasised the importance of synergy between the party and govt as BJP prepares to celebrate the first anniversary of Majhi govt here and 11 years of the Modi regime at the Centre through a massive outreach programme.
"The organisation gives strength to the govt, and both must work in tandem to serve people effectively," Majhi said, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts in implementing welfare schemes and development initiatives. Samal lauded the Majhi govt's "remarkable milestones" in its first year. "Our govt has endeared itself to the people through swift implementation of manifesto promises and efficient grievance redressal," Samal said at a preparatory workshop for the anniversary celebrations with the party's organisational units.
The BJP plans a series of activities to connect with one crore families across the state from June 9, when Modi took oath for the third term, till June 25, the day marking 50 years of the national emergency proclaimed on June 25, 1975. Senior BJP leader Samir Mohanty, who is convenor of the anniversary celebration committee, said there is a focus on the convergence of govt and party activities wherever possible.
The double engine BJP govt's achievements, Modi's strategic actions, Majhi govt's performance, and comparison with previous Congress and BJD govts would be among the key highlights during the two weeks of activities.
People's feedback would further guide the party for the future, he said. The campaign will also highlight the state's success in attracting investments and ensuring balanced regional development.
The key message to drive home about the Majhi govt is, "Barsha Eka, Safalata Aneka (Year one, achievements many)," he said.
Apart from highlighting the key milestones achieved, the Majhi govt will unveil its Vision 2036 and 2047 documents on June 12, his anniversary day. The documents will spell out milestones to be achieved in the current term of the govt as well, govt sources said. The party plans to conduct press conferences comparing their governance model with previous Congress and BJD administrations while strengthening its organisational base through enhanced party-govt coordination.
BJP Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar and co-in-charge Lata Usendi also addressed party office-bearers. Several Union ministers are expected to participate in public meetings across major cities.
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