Odisha opposition protests mines law as Patnaik blames BJP MPs
Opposition lawmakers in Odisha disrupted Assembly proceedings for a fourth day while demanding repeal of a mines law. BJD and Congress legislators wore black scarves and raised slogans, while former chief minister Naveen Patnaik blamed Odisha’s BJP MPs and warned the legislation could reduce state revenue.
Proceedings in the Odisha Assembly were disrupted for a fourth consecutive day as opposition Biju Janata Dal and Congress legislators protested against a mines law. The lawmakers wore black scarves and raised slogans on Friday, demanding that the legislation be repealed. The protests led to the House being adjourned until 4 p.m., according to The Hindu.
Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik blamed the state’s Bharatiya Janata Party MPs for the passage of the law in Parliament. Patnaik also warned that the legislation could cause revenue losses for Odisha. The available report did not set out the specific provisions of the law or quantify the potential impact on state finances.
The continuing protests have made the legislation a central issue in the Assembly’s Monsoon Session. The report did not indicate whether the government had offered a response to the opposition’s demand for repeal or whether the House resumed later in the day.
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