A fresh political controversy has erupted in Odisha following the Congress party’s decision to boycott the upcoming orientation programme led by the Vice President of India.
Urging the opposition BJD to join the boycott, Congress leaders argued that while constitutional posts like the President and Vice President command utmost respect, elected MLAs are being denied due respect in the current administration. They further contended that opposition legislators are already well-trained, claiming it is the ruling BJP MLAs who actually require training.
The announcement drew a swift and sharp counter-response from the Odisha Revenue Minister, who dismissed the boycott and launched a scathing attack on the opposition.
The Minister remarked that those choosing to stay away claim they do not need education, alleging instead that opposition members are exclusively trained to create disruptions and commotion upon entering the Assembly.
The standoff has intensified political friction in the state, underscoring deep divisions between the ruling establishment and the opposition benches ahead of the scheduled parliamentary and legislative orientation sessions.
