Mohan Charan Majhi government epitome of mismanagement: Naveen Patnaik
BJD launches ‘Jan Sampark Padayatra’, its annual month-long public outreach programme on occasion birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Former Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik criticised the Mohan Charan Majhi government on Friday (October 2, 2026), calling it the epitome of mismanagement and inefficiency. He stated that the government has failed in every task, ranging from the mishandling of the Rath Yatra to mismanagement in flood relief, paddy procurement, recruitment examinations, and financial management. Patnaik pointed out the lack of textbooks for children, pensions for the elderly, and poor law and order in the state.
The BJD supremo also expressed concern over the central government taking away the rights of Odisha's residents over mines, while the Odisha government remained silent. He criticized the BJP MPs for being ready to fight for mine owners but unwilling to accept responsibility. Patnaik highlighted that revenue collection in Odisha is declining, and budget expenditures cannot be spent, leading to an increasing debt burden.
Launching the 'Jan Sampark Padayatra', the annual month-long public outreach programme of the BJD, Patnaik described the current period in Odisha as difficult. He urged the administration to take responsibility and address the numerous mistakes committed.
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