Balasore (Odisha) [India], Advocating the formation of a "double engine government" in Odisha, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Sambalpur Lok Sabha Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday slammed the incumbent Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for failing to meet the grassroots public. ) criticized. This is needed despite 24 years of rule in the state. Pradhan highlighted major issues in the state under BJD rule, including inadequate access to drinking water, poor irrigation infrastructure, shortage of doctors in hospitals and shortage of teachers appointed in primary schools. "After ruling Odisha for 24 years, the BJD failed to meet the basic needs of the people like drinking water and irrigation. There are no doctors in hospitals, no appointment of teachers in primary schools in the state," Pradhan said at an election rally. Its being done." Said in Balasore, "If BJP comes to power, a check of Rs 50,000 will be given to women under Subhadra Scheme. Paddy will be procured at Rs 3,100 per quintal in the state, Pradhan said, BJP will give Rs 3000 to all the beneficiaries in Odisha. Will give pension of Rs. Criticizing Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Pradhan remarked, “A Tamil mother is trying to take over Odisha. He targeted BJD leaders and questioned whether the Chief Ministerial candidate for Odisha should be an Odia or an outsider "The Nilgiri people of Balasore have made up their mind to make a change and form the BJ government in Odisha. Double engine government is the only way to accelerate Odisha's growth." I urge you to support BJP in replacing the corrupt BJD government and forming a 'double engine' government in Odisha under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Pradhan said that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is contesting the elections against Congress Party's Nagendra Kumar Pradhan. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency, BJP's Nitish Ganga Deb won against BJD leader Nalini Kanta Pradhan by securing 473,770 votes. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in the state, Biju Janata Dal emerged as the largest party by winning 20 seats. Out of 21 Lok Sabha seats, BJP had to be content with just one seat, however, in the 2019 elections, BJP performed much better by winning 8 seats, while BJD's seats came down to 12. The improved attendance was mainly attributed to the increased organizational presence of the BJP in the state.Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the BJD-ruled state are being held in four phases - from May 13 to June 1. Votes are being counted. All phases of voting in the state and elsewhere will be held on June 4.