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Part of situation: Odisha Assembly Adjourns Amid Mining Law Protests (15 clusters)

Biju Janata Dal calls for mass protest in Odisha over mining laws

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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has called for a mass protest in Odisha to demand the repeal of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026. The party plans to gather in front of the Legislative Assembly on September 28, with BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expected to address the crowd.

The BJD alleges the Amendment Act undermines state rights over mines and mineral-bearing land. Party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty stated that the legislation prevents the state from accessing significant revenue, claiming that a Supreme Court order from July 2024 had previously allowed states to levy taxes and recover dues retrospectively from 2005. The party estimates this could have resulted in Rs 1 lakh crore in arrears and Rs 12,000 crore in increased revenue for Odisha.

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Biju Janata Dal · Naveen Patnaik · Odisha

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MMDR Amendment Act: BJD appeals to people to join mass protest tomorrow [bhaskarlive.in]
"I Will Fight for Odisha’s Rights Till My Last Breath”: Naveen Patnaik, Watch [kalingatv.com]
BJD protests MMDR Act, Naveen Patnaik fights for Odisha's rights [newsable.asianetnews.com]
BJD Protest To Continue Till MMDR Amendment Is Withdrawn: Naveen Patnaik At Bhubaneswar Rally [odishabytes.com]
BJD Stages Mass Protest in Bhubaneswar Against MMDR Amendment Act [pragativadi.com]
BJD to Stage Mass Protest in Bhubaneswar Today Over MMDR Amendment Act [businessnewsthisweek.com]