April 26, 2025

Odisha Assembly erupts as BJD protests Biju Patnaik’s legacy erasure and Congress cites law and order concerns

The Odisha Assembly turned chaotic as BJD MLAs protested the government’s decision to change Panchayati Raj Day from Biju Patnaik’s birth anniversary to April 24. Congress MLAs also expressed concerns over rising crimes against women. The Speaker adjourned the session amid heated exchanges.