Row over BJP MLA’s remark on Koshala joining Odisha; BJD protests, Congress demands answer from Pradhan

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Row over BJP MLA’s remark on Koshala joining Odisha; BJD protests, Congress demands answer from Pradhan

It was a historical blunder for Koshala to become a part of Odisha in 1936 as the region has remained neglected, senior BJP MLA Mishra said on Saturday

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‘Bande Utkala Janani’ praises only Utkala, I have no objection if it is changed to ‘Bande Odisha Janani:’ BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra

Bhubaneswar: ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ praises only Utkala, I have no objection if it is changed to ‘Bande Odisha Janani,’ said senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra while reaffirming his controversial statement over formation of Odisha state and Bande Utkala Janani, which is considered as the State anthem of Odihsa. While speaking to the media persons today, Mishra clarified his stance saying that Odia Asmita was not harmed when a …

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Jayanarayan Mishra maintains his 'Kosal' remark, questions BJD over Odisha's development

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra has reaffirmed his stance on the topic of integration of the Kosal region with Odisha, stating that he stands by his remarks and sees no reason to retract them. His statement comes amidst sharp criticism from the BJD and protest by the party MLAs in the Odisha Assembly. Reacting to the uproar, Mishra questioned the selective approach towards regional identity and development. "T…

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Odisha BJP in a fix over Jaynarayan Mishra's Koshala comment, asks Dy CM to clarify

Bhubaneswar, Mar 10 (PTI) The ruling BJP, which found itself in a tight spot over the comment of its senior MLA Jaynarayan Mishra who said it was a historical mistake for erstwhile Koshala to become part of Odisha, on Monday authorised one of its two deputy CMs to handle the matter.Mishra, the MLA of Sambalpur, stoked a row on Friday by stating that erstwhile Koshala, comprising the western region of the state, has been neglected over the years,…

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Jairam Ramesh Questions Dharmendra’s Silence On Disrespect To Odisha State Song, Koshal Merger Remark

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha Assembly witnessed pandemonium over Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra’s controversial statement, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Monday specifically questioned Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s silence on the matter. Taking to his X handle, he shared a media report about the incident and asked: “Dear Dharmendra Pradhan ji, why your silence on the statements and actions of your Sambalpur colleague who…

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Bhubaneswar: BJD has reacted sharply to the controversial statement of senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra. While it has deeply hurt the sentiments of Odisha and Odisha, senior BJD leader and Nayagarh MLA Dr. Arun Sahu has given a mental look to the entire state government and Jayanarayan. Arun has strongly criticized Jayanarayan's statement that the merger of Western Odisha with Odisha was a historical mistake. Arun Sahu said…