India, June 17 -- Marking one year of the BJP government in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today addressed a state-level 'Krushak Shakti Samabesh' in Balangir district and reiterated the government's commitment to empowering farmers.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said, "One of our key promises during the elections was to ensure rightful returns for the hard work of lakhs of farmers across the state. Today, we are proud to say that we are fulfilling that promise."

Highlighting Balangir district's growing political significance, Majhi noted that the district now has representation from two ministers in the state cabinet. "This is not just a double-engine government, but a triple-engine one, and the district is now ...