12 Odisha MLAs suspended from assembly for 7 days after disruptions: Speaker

Congress intensifies its protest on crime against women in Odisha

Acting on instructions from Congress central leadership, party MLAs are deliberately attempting to derail the Budget session, said State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

12 Odisha MLAs suspended from assembly for 7 days after disruptions: Speaker

The Congress legislators were demanding that the assembly set up a committee of MLAs be constituted to probe ‘rising cases of crimes against women’ in Odisha

Odisha Assembly in Turmoil: Protests Over Women's Safety and Reservation Policies

Odisha Assembly in Turmoil: Protests Over Women's Safety and Reservation Policies The Odisha Assembly's Tuesday session descended into chaos as opposition MLAs played gongs and raised slogans, stalling proceedings and prompting Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the meeting twice.Amid ongoing disruptions, Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi called an all-party meeting seeking resolution. BJD and Congress members, holding placards, protested, accusi…

Odisha Vidhan Sabha gherao: police use batons on Congress workers - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police Thursday lathicharged Congress activists and used water canons to disperse them, as hundreds of party workers staged demonstrations near the Assembly to press for the formation of a House Committee to probe into an alleged rise in crimes against women in the state. The police action came after the agitating Congress activists broke a barricade and attempted to reach another on the way to the Assembly building here.…

Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan targets Congress

Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing and intensified protest by the Odisha unit of Congress, State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan came down heavily on the grand old party for disrupting the business of state Legislative Assembly. While addressing the newsmen, Harichandan alleged that the Conges MLAs are doing all these and have called for protest on March 27 only because to preserve their fading influence. The Minister further alleged that the Con…

Tracking Disturbances in Odisha's Legislative Assembly: 2 Notable Walkouts in the past 10 years

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Legislative Assembly has witnessed several significant disruptions that have challenged the sanctity of democratic proceedings. These incidents reflect deeper political tensions and governance challenges in the state.Notable Instances of Disruptions2022 Monsoon Session WalkoutsDuring the 2022 monsoon session, opposition parties, primarily the BJP and Congress, staged multiple walkouts protesting various issues:Alleged cor…