Dharmendra Pradhan vows to protect Odisha's pride amid BJD protests
Dharmendra Pradhan said he will never allow Odisha's pride and self-respect to be compromised while addressing a gathering at Rairakhol in Sambalpur.
Sambalpur MP and former Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said he would never allow Odisha’s pride and self-respect to be compromised, while accusing former chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik of attempting to tarnish his image through protests against him. Addressing a gathering at Rairakhol in Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency, which he represents, Pradhan referred to the “Dharmendra Pradhan Go Back” slogans raised by BJD supporters during his visit and questioned the campaign ... (
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What did Dharmendra Pradhan say about Odisha's pride and self-respect?
Dharmendra Pradhan said he would never allow Odisha’s pride and self-respect to be compromised and that as long as he lives, he will not betray the trust reposed in him or do anything that hurts Odisha’s pride and self-respect.
Where did Dharmendra Pradhan make his remarks about Odisha's pride?
Dharmendra Pradhan made his remarks at Rairakhol in Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency while addressing a gathering during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a Kendriya Vidyalaya campus.
Who did Dharmendra Pradhan accuse of sponsoring protests against him?
Dharmendra Pradhan accused former chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik of sponsoring ‘Go Back’ slogans and encouraging young party workers to stage protests against him.
What slogans did BJD supporters raise during Dharmendra Pradhan's visit to Rairakhol?
BJD supporters raised “Dharmendra Pradhan Go Back” slogans during his visit to Rairakhol in Sambalpur.
What action did police take anticipating unrest during Dharmendra Pradhan's visit to Sambalpur?
Police detained around 30 BJD workers in Sambalpur before Pradhan’s programme, anticipating unrest during his visit.
What did Rohit Pujari claim about Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union education minister?
Rohit Pujari claimed that Pradhan had to resign as Union education minister following protests over the alleged NEET question paper leak.
Which deities did Dharmendra Pradhan invoke while speaking about his service as Union minister?
Dharmendra Pradhan invoked Lord Jagannath and Maa Samaleswari while speaking about his service as Union minister for 12 years.
What event was Dharmendra Pradhan attending when he made his remarks in Rairakhol?
Dharmendra Pradhan was attending the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a Kendriya Vidyalaya campus in Rairakhol when he made his remarks.
Who was present on the dais with Dharmendra Pradhan during the Kendriya Vidyalaya foundation stone-laying ceremony?
BJD MLA and deputy leader of opposition Prasanna Acharya was present on the dais with Dharmendra Pradhan during the ceremony.
What did Rohit Pujari say about Naveen Patnaik's role in defaming Dharmendra Pradhan?
Rohit Pujari said Naveen Patnaik did not need to defame Dharmendra Pradhan, as the Centre’s actions had already damaged his image.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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