BJP, BJD Spar over Odisha’s Mining Rights and Revenue

BJP, BJD spar over Odisha’s mining rights and revenue

BJP and BJD clash in Odisha over MMDR Act 2026, with BJP citing higher mining revenue and BJD warning of major tax losses and arrears.

Opposition parties are spreading lies about the amended MMDR Act-2026, BJD government used the mining and mineral resources sector to plunder the country like killing the goose that lays golden eggs- Amar Patnaik

By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR:There is a big difference between giving press conferences and making statements to the media and the actual approach. For the past few days, the opposition parties including the BJD and the Congress have been spreading negative propaganda regarding the amended MMDR Act-2026. Especially, the BJD, which has been in power for 24 years, is now coming to the media and spreading misinformation. The BJD government loot…

MMDR Row Intensifies In Odisha As BJP Assures Long-Term Gains & No Loss, BJD Counters

Bhubaneswar: The war of words between ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over MMDR Amendment intensified in Odisha on Friday with leaders of the two parties making claims and counter-claims about its impact on the state. While BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik claimed that the recent amendments to the Mines and…

BJP counters BJD over MMDR Amendment, says Odisha’s mining revenue will not be hit

Bhubaneswar: The BJP on Friday hit back at the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, or MMDR Act, rejecting allegations that the changes would weaken the powers of states or cause revenue losses to Odisha. Addressing a press conference, former Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Amar Patnaik said the main objective of the amendment was to bring uniformity in mining-related rules ac…