Bhubaneswar: Launching a scathing attack on the Opposition, 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman Kartik Pandian Sunday said those who can’t see the transformation Odisha is going through should open their eyes to all the developments happening around.
Addressing people during the second day of his visit to Ganjam, the 5T Chairman said Odisha, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has witnessed a massive transformation across all sectors. Pandian said schools and colleges have undergone a massive upgradation with facilities like smart classrooms and e-Libraries. The Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana has been a boon for the poor. “Our increased number of medical colleges has helped make Odisha a doctor surplus state,” he said. Srimandir, Samalei, Gupteswar and Akhandalamani are among the major shrines which have been transformed, giving a boost to tourism and local economy. Initiatives like Mission Shakti, Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) and Ama Bank have revolutionised lives, Pandian said. “However, some people can’t see development and tolerate the transformation Odisha is going through. Opening eyes will help them see a developed and transformed Odisha,” the 5T Chairman said. Following directions of the CM, the 5T Chairman took a ground review of various developmental works in Ganjam beginning Saturday.
On the first day of his visit, Pandian met students of Khambeya Dora Junior Science College in Hinjilicut block where the college transformation work is being carried out at an expenditure of Rs 1.71 crore. Pandian then interacted with students at Hinjilicut mini stadium. He also visited the Rural Industrial Park of Sheragada and interacted with Mission Shakti SHG members there. On the second day, the 5T Chairman visited MKCG Medical College and Hospital at 5:30 am and interacted with the medicos there. He also reviewed various developmental works at the healthcare facility. Pandian took stock of the upcoming cancer care facility. During interactions, house surgeons thanked the CM and the 5T Chairman for increasing their stipend from Rs 28,000 to Rs 40,000 per month.
Later, Pandian reviewed the ongoing ring road work at Kukudakhandi. BJD Organisational Secretary Pranab Prakash Das, MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj – who is the party’s observer for Berhampur parliamentary constituency – and many MLAs accompanied Pandian during the visit.
