BJP accuses UPA of neglecting NDA-ruled States

Bhubaneswar:( visakeo)With the mudsling continues between the UPA and Left Parties over the Indo-US Civil nuclear deal and amidst speculation over a possible snap poll, the BJP has mounted a scathing attack on the UPA government at the Centre, accusing it of adopting a step-motherly approach towards Orissa and neglecting other NDA-ruled States. A political resolution adopted on the concluding day of the two-day BJP State Executive meeting said that the Centre was neglecting NDA-ruled states and had cut the quota of kerosene, wheat, sugar, cooking gas and other essential commodities to Orissa. Despite assurance by the Prime Minister, the Rs 200 crore central relief assistance to flood victims of the state was yet to be released, the resolution alleged and claimed that the UPA government deprived Orissa of elite institutions like IIT, AIIMS and central universities. Asking the Centre to look into these demands, the resolution said that the central government should increase the support price of paddy by Rs 1,000 and provide adequate funds for improvement of highways in the state, inclusion of all districts under village electrification programme and hike funds for backward KBK region. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, State BJP president Suresh Pujari said a mass agitation would be launched soon to make people aware of "the sinister motive of the central government" and its negligent approach to Orissa.