BJP Odisha President Manmohan Samal, after reassuming the party leadership, emphasised the unwavering contribution of grassroots workers

Bhubaneswar:8/7/24:In a powerful and forward-looking address, BJP Odisha President Manmohan Samal, after reassuming the party leadership, emphasised the unwavering contribution of grassroots workers and detailed his vision for Odisha’s development through 2036.

Reiterating the slogan “nothing is impossible,” Samal credited party workers for transforming BJP from a “signboard party” to a ruling force. “It’s because of our workers that we can form a government on our own,” he asserted, addressing an enthusiastic gathering.

One of the key announcements included a Rs 17 lakh crore fund inflow for Odisha under the “Mohan Bhai Government” initiative. He promised an additional Rs 800 per quintal MSP for paddy and mentioned that Rs 50,000 schemes for women were within reach, boosting welfare narratives.

“We haven’t crossed our responsibilities—we have just begun,” Samal said. He offered full support to the Chief Minister, pledging to stand firmly behind leadership as the party continues its growth.

Boldly projecting a long-term plan, he declared, “This government will see 2036,” signalling the BJP’s intent to remain in power well into the next decade.

Samal’s speech underscored commitment, ambition, and alignment with the aspirations of Odisha’s electorate—painting a roadmap centred around dedicated leadership, empowered workers, and massive developmental investment.

Manmohan Samal’s association with the BJP spans decades, marked by significant contributions to the party’s growth in Odisha. He first assumed the role of state president in 1999, serving until 2004. During this period, the BJP formed a coalition government with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in 2000, coming to power in Odisha. Although Samal was unable to secure an Assembly seat in the 2000 elections, his leadership was recognized, and he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

In 2004, Samal won a seat in the Odisha Legislative Assembly and served as the Minister for Revenue, Food Supplies, and Consumer Welfare in the BJD-BJP coalition government. His tenure as a minister was marked by efforts to streamline administrative processes and address public welfare concerns. After a hiatus, Samal was reappointed as state president in 2019, a role he held leading up to the 2024 elections. His term was extended before the 2024 polls, allowing him to guide the party through a critical phase