Bhubaneswar, November 26: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislature party meeting, chaired by Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik at Sankha Bhawan, was focused on raising critical public issues in the upcoming Assembly session. The meeting aimed to highlight the shortcomings of the BJP government in Odisha.

Patnaik criticized the BJP's 18-month rule, particularly the collapse of law and order, and cited recent crimes against women in Keonjhar, Khurda, Baghamari, and Cuttack as evidence of the government’s failure. He also expressed concern over rising communal tensions, pointing to the recent riots in Cuttack during Durga Puja.

The former Chief Minister criticized the BJP for neglecting farmers and women, pointing out delays in fertilizer distribution and cuts in financial aid to women’s self-help groups. He labeled the BJP government as "anti-farmer, anti-women, and anti-youth," accusing it of widespread irregularities in recruitment exams.

The BJD will raise issues related to law and order, crimes against women, farmer distress, employment scams, and ration card cancellations in the upcoming Assembly sessions. Senior leaders also discussed specific issues like paddy procurement in western Odisha and ration card cancellations affecting the poor.