Mohan Charan Majhi government epitome of mismanagement: Naveen Patnaik
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched a scathing critique of the current Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government, labeling it an epitome of mismanagement and inefficiency. Speaking at the launch of the BJD's 'Jan Sampark Padayatra', Patnaik cited failures in public services, including flood relief, paddy procurement, and education, while questioning the state's rising debt and declining revenue.
Why it matters
This criticism marks a significant escalation in political opposition in Odisha, signaling the BJD's intent to challenge the BJP's governance record through a month-long public outreach campaign.
Former Chief Minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik on Friday (October 2, 2026) lashed out at the Mohan Charan Majhi Government calling it the epitome of mismanagement and inefficiency.
“This government couldn’t even properly manage a single Rath Yatra. Mismanagement in flood relief, mismanagement in paddy procurement, mismanagement in recruitment examinations, mismanagement in financial management. This government has failed in every task. People are saying that perhaps the Odisha BJP government has acquired special expertise in mismanagement,” said Mr. Patnaik.
“There are no textbooks for children. No pensions for the elderly. Farmers are distressed. Mothers are distressed. There is no law and order. Failure everywhere and mismanagement everywhere,” he wrote on X.
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