How Naveen Patnaik plans to revive BJD using mining Bill
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik criticized the BJP-led NDA government for hastily passing the MMDR Bill, claiming it undermines Odisha's fiscal rights. He urged an all-party meeting to oppose the legislation, framing the issue as a political battle to regain lost ground since the 2024 elections. Patnaik vowed to protect Odisha's interests in the Assembly session.