Naveen accuses Centre of neglecting farmers at Hinjili

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday hit out at the BJP-led government at the Centre accusing it of neglecting the farmers.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president held a roadshow in Hinjili assembly constituency from where he is seeking re- election for the 5th time in a row.

Besides hitting out at the Centre, Patnaik sought the blessings of the people during his brief address.

Raising the issue of farmers in his home constituency assumed significance as most of the voters in the area are peasants.

Braving the scorching sun, a large number of people lined up on both sides of the roads as the chief minister waved at the crowd while moving in a high-tech bus.

"The victory of our party president is certain. We are only concerned about increasing his margin," a senior BJD leader of Hinjili said.

There are around 2.18 lakh voters in the Hinjili assembly constituency from where Patnaik had won for the first time in the assembly in 2000, by 26,417 votes.

The margin increased