Briefing reporters, BJD s senior vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra said the Centre has been adopting a step-motherly attitude towards Odisha. "The Centre has an indifferent attitude towards Odisha s demand for a special category status. Despite our repeated demands, the Centre has not fulfilled it. Because of central apathy, we have to fight legal battle over the Mahandi and Polavaram issues. The party will raise its voice for its demands," Mishra said.
India News: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking proper rehabilitation and compensation for 13,000 people disp
In the music video being circulated in the social media, Rangabati and Bande Utkala Janani have been remixed with beats from other regions, Patnaik said.