At a rally in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi threw down a challenge to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, daring him to name all the districts in the state without referring to any written notes.
Addressing the crowd, PM Modi specifically called out Naveen Patnaik, who has held the position of Chief Minister for a significant duration, to test his knowledge of Odisha's districts and their respective capitals without relying on any written aid.
PM Modi emphasized the importance of this challenge, suggesting that if the Chief Minister is unable to recall such basic information about the state, it raises questions about his awareness of the people's issues and concerns.
Further, PM Modi urged voters in Odisha to consider allowing the BJP to govern the state for the next five years. He assured them that if elected, his government would strive to make Odisha the top-performing state in the country. He promised accountability by inviting voters to question him if he failed to fulfill his commitments within the stipulated timeframe.
The BJP's decision to contest the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections independently in Odisha, announced in March, marked the end of speculation about a potential alliance with Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
