BJD’s claims of containing pandemic draws flak in Odisha
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Cases in rural areas exploding where government has almost stopped testing people, they say
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Cases in rural areas exploding where government has almost stopped testing people, they say
The ruling Biju Janata Dal’s assertion of containing the pandemic under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has drawn flak from the Opposition parties who allege the State government is fudging the numbers.
“Leading the fight against the pandemic, Odisha under the leadership of CM Patnaik has not only contained it but also come forward to help other States by providing medical oxygen,” the BJD said taking to social media.
BJP stages protest for farmers’ rights
The protestors alleged that the State government has failed to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers who are facing numerous issues due to its faulty procurement policy.
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SAMBALPUR: Protesting the State government apathy towards farmers, the Krushak Morcha of district BJP on Wednesday staged ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ in front of the Collectorate here. Thee party workers clashed with police while they were trying to force entry into the collectorate. Around 15 party workers were arrested and later released.
The protestors alleged that the State government has failed to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers who are facing numerous issues due to its faulty procurement policy. The BJP workers jostled with the police personnel who prevented them from entering the Collectorate. Around 15 party workers including Sambalpur MLA, Jayanarayan Mishra and his Rengali c