Defend the Centre or defend Odisha. BJP’s Rs 12,000-crore dilemma
The Bharatiya Janata Party faces a dilemma over the recent Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, which limits Odisha's tax powers on mining. Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik criticized the legislation, calling it a 'black day for Odisha' due to its rushed passage. The controversy highlights the tension between state interests and central authority, impacting Odisha's economy.