Nabarangpur, Nov 7: In what can be termed a people-connect move, School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Minister Nityananda Gond travelled by bus from the capital city Bhubaneswar to Umarkote in Nabarangpur district last night.
The Minister travelled 600 km by bus and talked to his fellow passengers, who were common people.
Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi also accompanied the Minister during the 10-hour travel.
"We are happy that we travelled by bus and interacted with passengers," said the Minister.
Meanwhile, the Minister has gathered praise from different sections of people.
"A true leader always remains with people. By travelling in a bus and listening to fellow passengers of their problems is a great act," said a man who travelled with Gond.
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