Patnaik, who addressed poll rallies in Hinjili assembly constituency in his home district of Ganjam, dwelt upon a 10-year development plan with a strong emphasis on empowering the youth.
Evidently, the CM’s electoral game plan is to enhance the prospects of BJD candidates in the western parts of the state where the saffron party has considerable strength as far as organizational network and vote base is concerned.
Five-time Chief Minister Patnaik had also fought from two seats in 2019 Assembly polls.
At the same time, considering the legacy of the stadium, the iconic clock tower will be conserved as a heritage structure.
The EMAS, launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in 2013, has been a lifeline for the people of Odisha.
The Congress and NCP, both of which have opposed the NRC, are part of the coalition in Maharashtra.
The opposition parties have termed the legislation as 'unconstitutional' which 'is aimed at diverting attention from the burning issues of the common people.'
Though a final announcement of the BJD’s stand on the Bill is awaited, reliable sources said “BJD’s support is a certain”, adding that till date Naveen Patnaik’s party has supported all bills in parliament including the equally controversial ones like the amendment to the RTI Act.
A total of 9,491 meritorious students were selected for the distribution of laptops from the general category and 5,509 from the SC/ST categories.
India will host the Men's Hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time after the country was picked to stage the game's showpiece event in 2023 by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
