Odisha’s new Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu’s ancestral village stays quiet

By Express News Service
BARIPADA: In Khuntapal, the Tudu family is on the centre of consideration however it’s a quiet Wednesday afternoon for the household. A bunch of media individuals has descended within the village however it should return with out a lot to hold again with. The solely factor, the household has to supply is “we are all happy that Bishweswar Tudu has been chosen”. 

Two years into his first stint as MP, Bishweswar is the brand new Minister of State for Tribal Affairs in addition to Jal Shakti within the Narendra Modi Cabinet that noticed an overhaul. The BJP MP from Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat was administered oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan. 

A diploma holder in electrical engineering, the 56-year-old Bishweswar give up his job in a state authorities division to make the leap into BJP earlier than the 2019 elections. His was a shock nomination and he didn’t let the celebration down as he emerged victorious by defeating Dr Debashis Marandi of ruling Biju Janata Dal which held sway within the constituency for a few decade.

As there was a celebration within the BJP round two of Odisha’s new faces getting main positions within the Modi cabinet, the household has stayed away from any revelry. There are not any tv bytes and no interviews to the newspapers. The media individuals are dissuaded to crowd due to Covid protocols and in addition that the household says it has nothing to share. Just the pleasantries are exchanged as are the notes of happiness across the MP’s elevation.

With the Modi Government making it an inclusive overhaul of the Cabinet forward of the 2024 elections, Bishweswar being consultant of a significant tribal area of Odisha got here in helpful. Also, his robust grassroots join with the RSS and VHP went in his favour however to his credit score, he has been fairly vocal concerning the native points after his election.