Updated: June 19, 2025, 10:00 AM IST
Key Highlights
- What’s Happening? The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has commissioned dozens of large-format hoardings reading “Thank You Modi” across Bhubaneswar to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 20, 2025, as he unveils Odisha’s Development Roadmap 2036. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Why Now? The event marks the NDA government’s 11th anniversary and BJP’s first year in power in Odisha, underscoring Modi’s developmental agenda in the state. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Route & Rituals: Modi arrives at Biju Patnaik International Airport at 3 PM, leads a grand roadshow through six city landmarks (including AG Square and Janata Maidan), and participates in cultural performances totalling ten stops. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Expert Analysis
“This is a textbook example of political branding marrying grassroots mobilization,” says Dr. Anil Gupta, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR). With 12 years studying Indian electioneering, Dr. Gupta notes that such visible, feel‑good campaigns can boost voter sentiment ahead of key state polls.*
Read Dr. Gupta’s profile
What to Expect Next?
- Project Unveilings via Video Conferencing
- New railway services linking Bhubaneswar to regional hubs
- Introduction of electric bus fleets in Cuttack and Khurda
- Release of Vision Documents
- Odisha Vision 2036 & Odisha Vision 2047 booklets to chart long‑term infrastructure, health, and education goals
- Welfare Scheme Honours
- Beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat and other flagship schemes will be felicitated on stage
Daily Digest
- Live Updates: Keep an eye on BJP’s official X handle @BJP4India for minute‑by‑minute coverage.
- Read Next: “How do political hoarding campaigns shape public opinion? A 2025 primer.”
Fact‑Check
| Claim | Source | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| “Hoardings across all 50 assembly constituencies” | Official BJP statement (bjp.org) | ✔ Verified |
| “Projects to be inaugurated include 12 new EV buses” | PMO release (pib.gov.in) | ✔ Verified |
| “Roadshow length over 15 km” | Local news reports | ❓ Unconfirmed (route maps show ≈10 km) |
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons (representative hoarding)
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