Bhubaneswar: BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to visit the city on May 18 to attend a series of party programmes, marking his first trip to Odisha since taking over the top organisational post in January. Confirming the plan, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said the visit would enthuse party workers, highlighting its significance as Nabin's maiden Odisha tour as national chief.
Preparations Underway
A preparatory meeting was held at the state BJP headquarters to finalise arrangements for the visit on Tuesday. The party is planning a grand welcome, including an e-bike rally — to save petrol as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal — that will receive Nabin and escort him to a workers' training camp in Jatni.
Political Context
The visit comes weeks before the Mohan Charan Majhi-led government completes two years in office on June 12. Nabin's tour is expected to kick off the party's anniversary celebrations, showcasing the government's achievements and outlining its future roadmap.
Party sources said Nabin is likely to review organisational affairs and strategise on strengthening coordination between the government and the organisation ahead of next year's panchayat and Lok Sabha elections. He is also expected to meet members of the state council of ministers and heads of frontal organisations.
This visit is seen as a morale booster for the state unit, which has been working to expand its base in Odisha. The e-bike rally, in particular, underscores the party's commitment to fuel conservation, aligning with Modi's call for reducing petrol consumption.
