BJP’s national President JP Nadda and Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi, prepare to descend upon the state, heralding a flurry of campaign activities, on April 28.
· Nadda’s itinerary unfolds with a public gathering scheduled in Berhampur and in Nabarangpur thereafter.
· Rahul Gandhi’s foray into Odisha’s political arena symbolizes the Congress’s concerted bid to reinvigorate its electoral prospects, scheduled to address a public meeting in Rayagada.
· Priyanka Gandhi is slated to rally in the district preceding the Koraput parliamentary seat elections on May 13.
· Parshuram Dhada, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA from Soro in Balasore district, joined the BJP along with his supporters.
On the horizon of Odisha’s political landscape, April 28 marks a pivotal juncture as two prominent leaders, BJP’s national President JP Nadda and Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi, prepare to descend upon the state, heralding a flurry of campaign activities. With their sights set on addressing public sentiments and rallying support for their respective parties, Nadda and Rahul Gandhi are slated to embark on whirlwind tours, traversing key constituencies in Odisha.
Nadda’s itinerary unfolds with a public gathering scheduled in Berhampur, where he is expected to articulate the BJP’s vision and engage with party workers in Nabarangpur thereafter. His visit carries significant weight, particularly as the BJP intensifies its efforts to make strategic inroads in Odisha ahead of the looming General Elections. The party’s relentless pursuit of weaker constituencies underscores its determination to challenge the entrenched dominance of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s BJD, thus rendering Nadda’s presence a crucial catalyst in bolstering grassroots support and energizing party cadres.
Simultaneously, Rahul Gandhi’s foray into Odisha’s political arena symbolizes the Congress’s concerted bid to reinvigorate its electoral prospects in the state. Scheduled to address a public meeting in Rayagada, Rahul’s presence is augmented by the accompanying campaign endeavors of AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who is slated to rally in the district preceding the Koraput parliamentary seat elections on May 13. This strategic deployment of party heavyweights underscores the Congress’s resolve to mobilize grassroots support and reclaim its erstwhile prominence in the Odisha political landscape.
In a noteworthy development, the BJD, traditionally perceived as Odisha’s dominant political force, witnessed a significant defection as Parshuram Dhada, the incumbent MLA from Soro in Balasore district, crossed party lines to join the BJP, citing disenchantment over being denied a party ticket. Dhada’s decision, coupled with the warm reception extended by BJP state president Manmohan Samal and other party leaders, underscores the shifting sands of Odisha’s political allegiances and sets the stage for a gripping electoral spectacle in the days to come.
As the political tempest gathers momentum, Odisha braces itself for a riveting saga of electoral battles, characterized by the convergence of divergent ideologies, strategic manoeuvrings, and the relentless pursuit of power. The forthcoming visits of Nadda and Rahul Gandhi serve as harbingers of an electrifying political fervor that promises to redefine the contours of Odisha’s political landscape in the days to come.
(With inputs from agencies)
