BJP, BJD at tug-of-war over employment in Odisha
The BJP government in Odisha and the opposition BJD are engaged in a heated dispute over job creation statistics, with both parties claiming credit for recent government appointments. While Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlights new investments and recruitment drives, the BJD alleges that most of these jobs were initiated during their previous tenure and criticizes the current administration for rising unemployment rates.
Why it matters
This political standoff highlights the intense scrutiny of employment data in Odisha, reflecting broader challenges in governance and economic accountability within the state's shifting political landscape.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) engaged in a face-off over job creation in the government sector, with both parties taking credit for about 45,000 jobs provided during past two years.
While handing over appointment letters to 1,326 candidates across nine departments on Monday (August 10, 2026), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said since his government assumed power in June 2024, as many as 45,408 people have been provided employment in the government sector.
“Investments worth approximately ₹21 lakh crore have been secured over the past two years, which are expected to generate 20 lakh employment opportunities,” said Mr. Majhi.
The Chief Minister also said that during his recent visit to New Delhi, 46 meetings were held with 208 investors, and 38 Memorandum of Understanding were signed.
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