The PM’s attack on the state government, on Patnaik with whom he shared friendly ties, has driven home the message that the two parties are no longer ‘frenemies’, but serious contenders | Latest News India
In an election rally in Berhampur, PM Modi has promised Odisha that the state will become number one if his party is given a chance in the Odisha Assembly elections 2024, while claiming that the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government will expire on June 4, when Assembly election results are announced
Pointing out that Modi's attack on BJD govt would have boosted state BJP cadre's morale ahead of the polls, a senior BJP leader admitted that Patnaik has 'close ties' with party high command