Concrete steps to empower SC/STs in Odisha soon: Nadda

BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday heaped wholesome praise on the people of Odisha for electing the first saffron party government in the state and playing a major role in cementing a third consecutive term for Narendra Modi as the prime minister of the country.

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Addressing the state executive committee meeting of the party in Puri, Nadda said the BJP will give back the immense love shown by the people by ensuring all-round development of the state. "The BJP will leave no stone unturned to serve the people and ensure their welfare," he said.

He said, the BJP has achieved a historic milestone in Odisha by winning 78 seats and securing 40.8 per cent of the votes. The party has 18 MLAs from tribal communities and holds the highest number of MLAS from the Scheduled Castes. "We will actively propel the Adivasi community and Scheduled Castes forward, leaving no gaps in bringing them into the mainstream," Nadda said.