Odisha Legislative Assembly failed to conduct Question Hour today as opposition members created chaos over farmers’ concerns.
Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the House first until 11:30 a.m., then until noon, and finally until 4 p.m.
Opposition legislators carried placards, shouted slogans, and refused to take their seats despite repeated requests from the Speaker. The House functioned for only six minutes before disruption forced adjournment.
BJD Places Three Demands:
BJD raised three demands in the Odisha Legislative Assembly to address farmers’ concerns.
- The party demanded a statement from the Chief Minister.
- It sought the resignation of the Supply Minister.
- It asked the Agriculture Minister to apologise for his remarks.
Meanwhile, BJD MLA Dhruba Charan Sahoo stated that protests would continue until farmers receive justice.
Congress Clarifies Stand on Assembly Disruption
Congress leader Tara Prasad Bahinipati reacted to the ongoing adjournments in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, stating that Congress does not intend to shut down the House.
He explained that Congress submitted an adjournment proposal, but the Assembly has not been functioning normally. He urged the Speaker to call an all-party meeting to restore order and ensure smooth proceedings.
Bahinipati emphasised that Congress only wants discussion on farmers’ issues and not disruption for its own sake. He added that both the ruling party and the main opposition have failed to run the House effectively.
Congress clarified that its proposal was meant to highlight farmers’ problems, not to paralyse the Assembly. The party reiterated its demand for a constructive discussion and called for collective responsibility to ensure the House functions normally.
Don’t Stage Drama, Says BJP MLA Tankadhar Tripathy
BJP legislator Tankadhar Tripathy reacted to the repeated adjournments in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, accusing the opposition of staging drama instead of focusing on farmers’ issues.
He said the government was ready for discussions that serve the state’s interests. He alleged that the opposition’s intention was not to resolve farmers’ problems.
Tripathy pointed out that even after Congress submitted an adjournment proposal, the opposition blocked Question Hour. He urged them not to pretend to care for the people of Odisha while avoiding responsibility.
He described the opposition as escapist and claimed that the people of Odisha had already given their verdict in Nuapada and would continue to do so in the future.
The Speaker responded by calling an all-party meeting to break the deadlock. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is scheduled to present the 2026–27 budget later today. Last year, the government announced a budget size of Rs 2.90 lakh crore. This year, estimates suggest the budget could reach Rs 3.20 lakh crore.
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