Dharmendra Pradhan rallies support for BJP in Odisha polls, pushes for Modi's third term

Sambalpur, May 15: As Odisha gears up for both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, who is also BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, conducted a roadshow in Chhendipada, Angul district on Tuesday.

Pradhan lent his support to MLA candidate Agasti Behera, stressing that only a coalition government can deliver the development that Odisha truly needs.

During the campaign, Pradhan urged the public to endorse Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term, emphasizing that only a coalition government can propel Odisha's development forward.

Addressing the rally, the Union Minister questioned, "After 24 years of consistent governance, why is Odisha still grappling with poverty? Why are there shortages of doctors in hospitals? I urge the people to grant Prime Minister Narendra Modi a third term and support Chhendipada assembly candidate Agasti Behera to establish a coalition government in Odisha."

Speaking with ANI, Pradhan expressed confidence, stating, "I have previously mentioned that the public's trust in PM Narendra Modi has grown. There is a Modi wave, and we anticipate victories in all four Lok Sabha and at least 18 Vidhan Sabha seats... This time, the Biju Janata Dal will be ousted from power."