Odisha Bandh: CM Majhi Slams INDIA Bloc over Alleged Harassment of Citizens

Odisha bandh: CM Majhi slams INDIA bloc over alleged harassment of citizens

<p>Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (PTI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday criticised the INDIA bloc parties for allegedly harassing and intimidating people during the Odisha bandh called over the SIR of electoral rolls, among other issues.</p><p>Taking to social media, Majhi said the right to protest was an essential part of democracy, but citizens should not be troubled or prevented from going about their daily lives.</p><p>"In a democr…

‘Targeting Public Is Not Dissent’: CM Mohan Majhi Slams Oppn Odisha Bandh, Backs ECI

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Thursday strongly condemned the statewide bandh called by the Congress and INDIA bloc, describing the harassment of ordinary citizens under the guise of protest as "utterly undemocratic". While affirming that the right to opposition and dissent is fundamental in a democracy, Majhi stressed that intimidating people, disrupting their daily lives, and targeting innocent residents…