Bhubaneswar, April 16: UP former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav eyes new footing in Odisha. He discussed with some senior leaders in Odisha’s Capital City Bhubaneswar,in a bid to expand his Samajwadi Party here in the state.
It was revealed as Yadav visited Odisha on Wednesday and met some veteran Congress leaders sharing his futuristic dream especially the SP’s new presence here in the state.
In a press conference alongside former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Srikant Jena, Akhilesh outlined the Samajwadi Party’s ambitions to begin its socio-political journey in Odisha.
Akhilesh expressed a keen interest in expanding the Samajwadi Party's reach in Odisha, recognising the current limitations of its influence in the state.
Yadav emphasised the strategic importance of Odisha for his party and highlighted the need to enhance its organisational structure in the Odisha region soon.
Interacting with the media persons, Yadav said, “We are committed to strengthening our presence in Odisha by engaging with more people on the ground.”
“I met senior leader Srikant Jena in Delhi. To fulfill Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar’s dream of equality, respect, and inclusivity, I came here to meet my friend, secular and democratic senior leader Srikant Jena. With the dream of Ambedkarji, we aim to expand the Samajwadi Party in Odisha,” Yadav added.
