Asserting that the BJD government in Odisha is on its way out, Prime Minister on Monday said he was hurt over the “destruction” of the state.
Modi said this while addressing a public meeting here under Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat. Though the state is rich in mineral resources, its people are distressed, he added.
“Who is responsible for the sorry state of affairs in Odisha? It is the BJD government which is under the control of some corrupt people. A handful of corrupt persons have grabbed the chief minister’s office and residence. Small workers of the B J D have now become crorepatis,” the Prime Minister said.
Coming down heavily on the ruling BJD, Modi said the state government has prevented people from availing benefits of the mineral resources. “In 2014, Modi has prepared a new mineral exploration policy, under which Odisha is getting high royalty,” he said.
Stating that Odisha received Rs 26,000 crore from the newly formed district mineral fund (DMF), Modi said the money should have been spent on roads, schools and drinking water, but the BJD has misued it.