Odisha: Naveen Dubs BJP Govt’s Budget As ‘Name Changer Budget’

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik today called BJP Government’s first budget as ‘name changer’ budget.

LOP Naveen said, “ Congratulations to the new government of Odisha on presenting its first budget and a special congratulations for repeating more than 80% of the schemes implemented by our government. More than 80% of your budget allocation, flows towards the schemes formulated by the BJD Government.”

He added, “BJP formed government by promising people that they will bring ‘paribartan’. After going through the budget documents, I see ‘paribartan’ or change’– This Government has changed the names of 45 schemes. BJP said their government will be a game changer but unfortunately has ended up being a ‘name changer’.

This budget saw 80% of our schemes being repeated. It shows the robustness, pro-people and progressive character of the schemes designed and implemented by the BJD Government. The rest 20% resource allocation is what they will use to implement their manifesto promises to the people of Odisha, Naveen added.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who holds the Finance portfolio, presented the first annual State budget of his government for 2024-25 on July 25.