CM Naveen Patnaik (left) and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (right) in Odisha. (Image: News18)
Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the state’s BJD government over the killing of 15-year-old boy and minister Naba Das in Jharsuguda.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday held a rally for BJP candidate Tankadhar Tripathi, while Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged voters to support BJD candidate Dipali Das, ahead of the May 10 by-election in Jharsuguda assembly constituency. Daughter of late Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das.
Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Odisha government while campaigning in Kolabira block over the murder of cabinet minister Naba Das by Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) Gopal Das in Jharsuguda earlier this year. “I sympathize with Deepali Das who lost her father. The Odisha government should answer why it killed Naba Das.
Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died in January after being shot by personnel. While no explanation was given in the FIR for the attack by Gopal Das, psychiatrists treating the police officer for nearly a decade said he was suffering from bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by episodes of ‘hysterical’ mood swings. becomes the reason.
Continuing his onslaught, Pradhan also attacked the ruling BJD government over the “anarchy” in the state in reference to the killing of 15-year-old boy Samarth Agarwal in Jharsuguda district. “Anarchy has developed,” Pradhan said.
The Union minister was referring to the alleged abduction and murder of Class 10 student Samarth Agarwal in Jharsuguda district for a ransom of Rs 50 lakh in March. The victim’s half-burnt body was recovered from Bargarh district.
Claiming to know Naveen Babu closely, Pradhan said, “Even cabinet ministers and legislators cannot meet him.” He said, ‘There are reports that even the Chief Secretary has been unable to meet him since his appointment.’
In the evening, the Union Minister held a roadshow in Jharsuguda city and appealed for votes for BJP candidate Tankadhar Tripathi. BJP State President Manmohan Samal and Sunagadh MP Jual Oram were also present.
He expressed shock at the opposition’s treatment of Deepali, who lost her father recently, and compared it to the ill-treatment meted out to the BJD candidate in the Padampur bypoll. Naveen said that he is saddened by the behavior of the opposition towards Deepali.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Patnaik campaigned in Amilipalli area of Jharsuguda and urged voters to support BJD candidate Deepali Das.
Speaking at the rally, dismissed the opposition and reminded the audience of the importance of decency in elections. The chief minister also expressed shock over the opposition’s treatment of Deepali, who recently lost her father, and compared it to the ill-treatment meted out to the BJD candidate in the Padampur bypoll.
In the Padmapur by-election, the opposition abused the BJD candidate. Same is the condition of Deepali in Jharsuguda today. I am shocked at this behavior towards a girl who has lost her father. Patnaik said, I am saddened by the behavior of the opposition.
The Chief Minister said that Deepali has a background in higher education and social service. She said, ‘If you get a chance to serve Diwali, she will do it.’
The Jharsuguda bypoll is to be held on May 10 and Monday is the last day of campaigning.
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