Odisha CM urges Legislators to discharge duties without fear

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday urged the public representatives to discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour.

While handed over the Best Legislator Award to 24 lawmakers,  Naveen Patnaik said, “Citizens vote for them (public representatives) with a hope and aspiration for solving the numerous problems facing the society. This public trust imposes enormous accountability on the part of the elected representatives.”

“The members are expected to discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour and with due respect for the high tradition of parliamentary democracy,” he added.

Quoting Martin Luther King, the Chief Minister said: “You cannot lead people unless you love them.”