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Odisha Minister Slams Vadra Amid Bihar Results: 'Congress Blame Game' Exposed

Odisha Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta has strongly criticized Robert Vadra for his comments on the Bihar assembly election results. He accused Congress leaders of consistently engaging in blame games whenever they face electoral defeats. The minister defended the NDA's approach to selecting Bihar's chief minister based on capability and administrative experience. Samanta also highlighted how SIR implementation would help eliminate bogus voters from electoral rolls.

Key Points: Odisha Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta Criticizes Robert Vadra

  • Samanta criticizes Vadra for calling Bihar results unfair and unacceptable
  • Accuses Congress leaders of blame games after electoral defeats
  • Defends NDA's collective decision-making process for Bihar CM selection
  • Warns that SIR implementation will remove bogus voters from electoral rolls
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Bihar results: Odisha Minister accuses Congress of 'blame game'

Odisha Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta condemns Robert Vadra's remarks on Bihar election results, accuses Congress of blame games, and defends NDA's governance approach.

"People know who is working for development and who survives only through such statements - Pradeep Bal Samanta"

Bhubaneswar, Nov 17

The Odisha Cooperation Department Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta on Monday strongly criticised Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, for making “careless and unnecessary remarks” over the election outcome in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections.

He added that Congress leaders often indulge in blame games after every defeat, but claim everything is perfect when they win. Notably, Vadra recently alleged that the Bihar results are "unfair and unacceptable." He alleged that the outcome was influenced by the Election Commission.

Reacting to the national discourse following the Bihar Assembly election results, Samanta strongly objected to the statements made by Vadra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, etc. He further added that the public has repeatedly rejected negative politics and instability. “People know who is working for development and who survives only through such statements,” he remarked. He concluded that attempts to create confusion after the Bihar verdict will not change the people’s mandate for stable and corruption-free governance.

On the question of who will be the Chief Minister of Bihar, Samanta clarified that the decision will be taken solely by the NDA, based on capability, integrity, and administrative experience. “Last time too, the BJP had secured more MLAs, yet Nitish Kumar served as Chief Minister as per the NDA’s collective decision. This time also, the alliance will decide the CM based on who can ensure zero corruption and efficient governance,” he stated.

Samanta also took a dig at the Congress and Trinamul Congress over their objection to the implementation of SIR. The minister said, “If SIR is implemented, bogus voters will be removed, illegal Bangladeshi intruders will be identified and eliminated from voter rolls. Its impact will be clearly seen in Bengal. That is why Congress and Trinamool are worried.”

Referring to the statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, “This time, the Ganga will flow from Bihar to West Bengal,” indicating that a political shift is imminent in the state and the NDA government will form in Bengal in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Samanta also criticised former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s remarks on the explosion at Red Fort, saying that during the Congress regime, bomb blasts were a regular affair across the country, and she (Mufti) herself should remember how she was once abducted by the terrorists. “She should be the last person to lecture others.

The nation has not forgotten those days,” he said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I agree that losing parties shouldn't blame institutions, I wish our ministers would focus more on governance than political rhetoric. Both sides need to maintain decorum.
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Priya S
SIR implementation is much needed! Bogus voters have been a problem for decades. If this cleans up electoral rolls, it will strengthen our democracy. Kudos to the minister for speaking up!
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Arjun K
The Ganga flowing from Bihar to Bengal comment gave me goosebumps! 🚩 NDA wave is real and people want stable governments, not political experiments every 5 years.
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Meera T
As someone from Bihar, I'm tired of this political blame game. Just focus on delivering what was promised - roads, jobs, and better infrastructure. That's all we common people want.
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Vikram M
The minister is absolutely right about Mehbooba Mufti. Those who have faced terrorism firsthand should understand national security better than making irresponsible statements.
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Karthik V
NDA's decision to choose CM based on capability rather than just numbers shows maturity in coalition politics. Hope they deliver corruption-free governance as promised! 🙏

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