Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik strongly criticized the BJP government for canceling the tender of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project launched during his tenure. He said that the government with double engine has taken such a step and betrayed the people, which will leave the city 10 years back.

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik posted on social media and targeted the Manjhi government for canceling the contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). He said that I am shocked to know that the BJP -led Odisha government has canceled the contracts of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail.

Bhubaneswar becomes world class city: Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik said that it has always been our dream to make Bhubaneswar a world -class city. We were focusing on world -class sports infrastructure. Major international programs were organizing and also developing an IT mechanism to convert this city of temples into a world -class city.

The former CM claimed that the Bhubaneswar Metro project would change the methods of city movement as public transport bus service, mobile and other connectivity in the capital would complement urban transport. He also said that metro service will also reduce congestion inside the city.

Double engine government cheated people: Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik said that his government had set a certain time limit to complete the first phase of the project in 2027. He said that the government with double engine has betrayed the people of Odisha by canceling an important project like metro rail. This shocking decision of the government with double engine will push the city back 10 years.

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After the death of 7 children due to falling of the school roof in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, the government has now taken big action. The Education Department has suspended all 5 teachers of the school. This action has been taken considering the initial negligence in the case.

Let us know that on Friday (July 25), a big accident took place in Jhalawar Piplodi village. Where the roof of the Government High Primary School suddenly collapsed. So far, the death of 7 students in this accident has been confirmed, while many more children are feared to be buried in the debris.

What did Minister Madan Dilawar say?

Meanwhile, Education Minister Madan Dilawar reached Bharatpur on a two -day visit and the Education Minister had to cancel his visit and go to Jhalawar. Talking to the press about this matter, Madan Dilawar said that a government school building has died in Jhalawar district in which seven children have died and about 20 children were injured.

He said that all the injured children are undergoing treatment in the hospital and all the officers have reached there. Principal Secretary of Education Department has left for the spot from Jaipur.

He said that I myself am leaving Bharatpur to go to the spot. Our biggest task is to provide relief to children. In view of the seriousness of the accident, the state government has ordered a high level inquiry.

Government issued approval of Rs 200 crore

State Education Minister Madan Dilawar said in a statement to ANI that “This is a very unfortunate incident in which three children died on the spot, while some injured students are undergoing treatment in the district hospital. All the victims will be treated free of cost by the government.”

Thousands of government schools in Rajasthan are dilapidated, the government has issued approval of Rs 200 crore to repair those school buildings. Education Minister Madan Dilawar has come on a tour of Bharatpur but has left it in the middle and has left for Jhalawar. After this accident, rescue work is going on fast on the spot and administrative officials are keeping an eye on the situation.