BJP Vows Transparent Governance in Odisha, Accuses BJD of Massive Corruption

The BJP has accused the previous BJD government of misappropriating Rs 50,000 crore annually under the 5T initiative. At its state executive meeting in Puri, the BJP resolved to provide transparent, corruption-free governance in Odisha. The party also outlined plans to boost women's safety, education, and health in the state.

The BJP has alleged that Rs 50,000 crore per annum was misappropriated during the previous BJD regime in the name of 5T. The ruling party resolved to provide transparent, corruption-free, and balanced governance to the people of Odisha at its two-day state executive meeting that concluded in Puri.

The 5T initiative, adopted by the Naveen Patnaik government, stands for teamwork, technology, transparency, timely completion of projects, and transformation. Senior BJP leader and Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari highlighted the alleged misappropriation, claiming rampant corruption during the BJD regime with sectors like women's safety, education, and health being neglected.

The BJP criticised BJD's 25-year rule, stating it failed to meet people's needs. Pujari asserted that the BJD government lacked the willpower to address public issues and accused it of anarchy and corruption. The BJP vowed to provide clean, transparent governance, prioritizing Odia pride.