BJP chief Nitin Nabin to hold key meetings in Bhubaneswar and Puri
New Delhi, May 16
BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to undertake a significant two-day organisational visit to Odisha beginning May 17.
The visit is aimed at strengthening the party's organisational framework and energising grassroots workers across the state.
According to the party's press release, the visit will feature a series of high-level meetings, training programmes, and strategic discussions with senior BJP leaders and office-bearers in Bhubaneswar and Puri.
The tour is being viewed as a major initiative to review ongoing party activities and chart the future course of the BJP in Odisha.
The BJP chief is scheduled to arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport at 10:30 PM on Sunday.
On Monday, 18 May, Nitin Nabin will begin his official engagements with a meeting of the State Core Committee at 8:30 AM at the BJP State Office in Bhubaneswar, says the release.
Later in the morning, at 10:30 AM, the BJP National President will inaugurate the Bhubaneswar District Prashikshan Varg Exhibition at the AIPH Campus near Cohen International School and Swasti Institute of Management & Social Studies (SIMSS).
In the afternoon, Nabin will travel to Puri and offer prayers at the sacred Jagannath Temple at 1:15 PM. Following the temple visit, he will partake in the revered 'Mahaprasad' at the residence of Sambit Patra at 2:00 PM.
After returning to Bhubaneswar, the BJP leader will hold a meeting with State Office Bearers and Morcha Presidents at 4:00 PM at the BJP State Office. The day's engagements will conclude with an important meeting involving members of the Odisha Council of Ministers at 6:00 PM.
Meanwhile, the party leaders believe the visit will provide renewed momentum to the BJP's organisational activities in Odisha and further strengthen coordination between the party leadership and grassroots karyakartas ahead of upcoming political and developmental initiatives.
— IANS
Reader Comments
These high-level meetings are routine before elections. But I hope they focus on real issues like Odisha's unemployment and farmer distress, not just political strategy. The Prashikshan Varg exhibitions are fine, but ground-level problems need attention.
Interesting that he's visiting Puri for darshan and Mahaprasad at Sambit Patra's place. Sambit Patra has strong local connect in Puri. This could be a strategic move to consolidate Hindu votes in the coastal belt. BJP is definitely eyeing Odisha seriously now. 🚩
Honestly, I'm a little skeptical. BJP has been making a big push in Odisha for years, but BJD still has strong foothold especially in rural areas. Nitin Nabin's visit is good for morale, but only time will tell if these 'strategic discussions' translate into votes. Let's not get carried away.
Finally some attention to Odisha! For too long, our state was ignored by national parties. The Prashikshan Varg for grassroots workers is a positive step - training karyakartas properly can make a real difference in booth-level management. Hope other parties also follow this approach. 👍
I appreciate the cultural touch - visiting Jagannath Temple and having Mahaprasad. But I hope the meetings aren't just about photo ops and press releases. Odisha needs concrete plans for industrial development, education and healthcare. Let's see if anything substantial comes out of these discussions. 🤷♂️
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