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Biju Janata Dal opposition to Odisha government

Overview

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has engaged in a series of political criticisms against the BJP-led government in Odisha, targeting various aspects of state administration.

Initial criticisms focused on governance and infrastructure, specifically the delay in appointing a new Lokayukta and the management of electricity services. The BJD accused the Revenue Minister of misleading the public regarding the Lokayukta vacancy and demanded a CAG audit of electricity expenditures, citing concerns over Tata Power’s management and smart meter costs.

Subsequent disputes expanded to include disaster management and employment. Following heavy rainfall and flooding in districts such as Baleshwar, Bhadrak, and Jajpur, the BJD condemned the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister’s remarks, which attributed drainage issues to the previous administration. Furthermore, the BJD challenged the government’s employment figures, alleging that recent job recruitments were initiated under the previous BJD tenure and noting that tens of thousands of government posts remain vacant.

Entities

Biju Janata Dal · Suresh Pujari · Odisha · Comptroller and Auditor General of India · Bharatiya Janata Party

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Biju Janata Dal criticizes Odisha government over floods and jobs

    The Biju Janata Dal has criticized the Odisha government over its handling of severe flooding and its failure to address the state’s unemployment crisis and vacant government posts.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Biju Janata Dal criticizes Odisha government over Lokayukta delay and power infrastructure

    The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has criticized the state government over the delayed appointment of a Lokayukta and demanded a CAG audit of Tata Power’s infrastructure spending.

Sources

newindianexpress.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · odishabytes.com · orissapost.com · pragativadi.com