Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday voiced serious concern over what it described as the declining trajectory of Odisha's economy under the BJP-led government.

Despite the much-promoted "Double Engine" model, the state's growth has reportedly slowed, failing to match the robust performance achieved during the BJD's tenure.

According to the party, this reversal not only undermines Odisha's potential but also highlights the BJP's inability to deliver on promises of accelerated development.

In a press statement, BJD Spokesperson and Media Coordinator Lenin Mohanty pointed out that under the BJD government, Odisha's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth reached record heights, peaking at 16percent in 2022-23,a ...