Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy and anti-corruption initiatives at an event here on Sunday, rating him 8 out of 10.
“Corruption has reduced in this government (Centre). The Prime Minister has helped in rooting out corruption and is trying his best to serve the people of our country.
I would like to give him 8 out of 10 rating for his foreign policy, other matters and anti-corruption steps,” the CM said.
Naveen’s praise came in the backdrop of India’s successful hosting of the G-20 summit and amid murmurs in political circles over BJD-BJP ties following the regional party’s recent support to the Delhi Services Bill in Parliament and opposition to the no-confidence motion. Is. Protest against Modi government.
“We have cordial relations with the Centre. We want the development of our state. It is important to have a state-Centre partnership for development,” said Naveen, whose party had supported several decisions and policies of the Center including demonetisation, GST, CAA, triple talaq, RTI amendments and abrogation of Article 370.
Welcoming the Women’s Reservation Bill, Naveen said, “This is a very important step.” BJD has always been ready for the development and empowerment of women. My father started it by reserving 33% seats in local elections and we have increased it to 50%.