"I think on 9th June, 'Bhoomiputra' will take over. The one who not just speaks Odia but lives in the hearts of the people of Odisha will be the Chief Minister. On 9th June, between 11:30 am to 1 pm, the son of the soil will take over as the Chief Minister," Pandian said.
"I believe that the BJP which is known to make non-issues into issues, are discussing my hands (VK Pandian). This will sadly not work," Odisha CM said.
"I encourage all our people, particularly the young people of our state to exercise their democratic franchise and to vote. I expect a great victory for the Biju Janata Dal both in the Assembly and the Parliament elections. We will form a solid government in the state to serve the people," t
"I request all voters especially young voters to come out and vote. I expect BJD to have a great victory both in the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. We will form a very stable government in the state...," Patnaik said speaking to reporters after casting his vote.
Amit Shah, on Tuesday, while addressing a poll campaign in Odisha said that Patanaik should retire due to his advanced age and health issues promising that the BJP will make a young Odia-speaking 'bhumiputra' the CM if people of the state vote BJP into power.
"I am also a Chief Minister of a state, but I have come alone. I can speak alone, I can meet people, and people can meet me just like you all (media persons) are meeting me now. But the Chief Minister of Odisha cannot meet anyone alone, he cannot speak to people alone, and VK Pandian is a
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