Naveen, Mamata name for robust federal construction in nation

Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: With the BJP-ruled Centre dealing with growing pushback from opposition governments over rising interference in state affairs, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reasserted that the federal construction of the nation ought to stay robust and everlasting.

The two leaders made the assertion after a gathering that lasted for over half an hour at Naveen’s residence right here. Mamata referred to as on Naveen earlier than concluding her three-day go to to the state and returning to Bengal.
While the assembly had led to a lot speculations over Mamata’s efforts to forge a non-BJP, non-Congress Third Front, Naveen had already scotched such speak and the West Bengal CM too termed her go to a courtesy name. Stepping out of the assembly, each, nonetheless, referred to as for a robust and everlasting federal construction, hinting it might emerge as a typical floor for regional political events forward of the 2024 elections.

“We discussed that the federal structure in India should remain strong and permanent,” Naveen informed mediapersons with Mamata beside him. The West Bengal chief minister echoed Naveen’s views and mentioned, “Our federal structure should be very strong and strengthened. I strongly support and appreciate this.” Mamata mentioned she mentioned nation’s security and democratic rights of the individuals with Naveen. “Our people should be safe and sound,” she said.

Both the leaders skipped questions on the potential of a 3rd entrance or a regional alliance for the 2024 basic elections. “It was a courtesy meeting. There was no in-depth discussion on serious political matters. We share a very old friendship,” Naveen mentioned.

“Why do you worry about elections? It is more than a year away,” Mamata mentioned, including she wouldn’t reply to political questions within the presence of a senior chief like Naveen as he might not like or help a few of them.  She, nonetheless, mentioned media can ask her political questions when she is alone. “When I am alone, you ask all the political questions. I will give you a golden box,” she mentioned. 

Describing Naveen as a tall chief, she profusedly praised him and the state authorities officers for the hospitality prolonged to her. Mamata mentioned this was her third go to to Naveen Nivas, the residence of the Odisha chief minister. Earlier, she had visited the place when she was a first-time MP for a gathering with former chief minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik. She was additionally invited to lunch together with different chief ministers to Naveen Nivas throughout the Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) assembly at Bhubaneswar.

The West Bengal chief minister mentioned she is an ardent devotee of Lord Jagannath and is constructing a temple for the deity at Digha. She  invited Naveen to West Bengal. The West Bengal chief minister additionally thanked Naveen for offering two acre land for building of Biswa Bangla Bhavan at Puri for vacationers from her state.

Naveen introduced the Trinamool Congress supremo with a ‘Sri Angavastra’ of Lord Jagannath together with a reproduction of the three chariots, a filigree artwork work and sweets. Mamata introduced a scarf to Naveen. She additionally paid respects to Biju Babu and Gyan Patnaik by providing a ‘jamdani’ saree at their portrait.

BHUBANESWAR: With the BJP-ruled Centre dealing with growing pushback from opposition governments over rising interference in state affairs, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reasserted that the federal construction of the nation ought to stay robust and everlasting.

The two leaders made the assertion after a gathering that lasted for over half an hour at Naveen’s residence right here. Mamata referred to as on Naveen earlier than concluding her three-day go to to the state and returning to Bengal.
While the assembly had led to a lot speculations over Mamata’s efforts to forge a non-BJP, non-Congress Third Front, Naveen had already scotched such speak and the West Bengal CM too termed her go to a courtesy name. Stepping out of the assembly, each, nonetheless, referred to as for a robust and everlasting federal construction, hinting it might emerge as a typical floor for regional political events forward of the 2024 elections.

“We discussed that the federal structure in India should remain strong and permanent,” Naveen informed mediapersons with Mamata beside him. The West Bengal chief minister echoed Naveen’s views and mentioned, “Our federal structure should be very strong and strengthened. I strongly support and appreciate this.” Mamata mentioned she mentioned nation’s security and democratic rights of the individuals with Naveen. “Our people should be safe and sound,” she said.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Both the leaders skipped questions on the potential of a 3rd entrance or a regional alliance for the 2024 basic elections. “It was a courtesy meeting. There was no in-depth discussion on serious political matters. We share a very old friendship,” Naveen mentioned.

“Why do you worry about elections? It is more than a year away,” Mamata mentioned, including she wouldn’t reply to political questions within the presence of a senior chief like Naveen as he might not like or help a few of them.  She, nonetheless, mentioned media can ask her political questions when she is alone. “When I am alone, you ask all the political questions. I will give you a golden box,” she mentioned. 

Describing Naveen as a tall chief, she profusedly praised him and the state authorities officers for the hospitality prolonged to her. Mamata mentioned this was her third go to to Naveen Nivas, the residence of the Odisha chief minister. Earlier, she had visited the place when she was a first-time MP for a gathering with former chief minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik. She was additionally invited to lunch together with different chief ministers to Naveen Nivas throughout the Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) assembly at Bhubaneswar.

The West Bengal chief minister mentioned she is an ardent devotee of Lord Jagannath and is constructing a temple for the deity at Digha. She  invited Naveen to West Bengal. The West Bengal chief minister additionally thanked Naveen for offering two acre land for building of Biswa Bangla Bhavan at Puri for vacationers from her state.

Naveen introduced the Trinamool Congress supremo with a ‘Sri Angavastra’ of Lord Jagannath together with a reproduction of the three chariots, a filigree artwork work and sweets. Mamata introduced a scarf to Naveen. She additionally paid respects to Biju Babu and Gyan Patnaik by providing a ‘jamdani’ saree at their portrait.