Odisha Assembly Erupts Over Excise Minister's Resignation Demand

The Odisha Assembly was marred by chaos for the fourth day as opposition parties BJD and Congress demanded the resignation of Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan over liquor deaths in Ganjam district. Despite an announced RDC probe, opposition members intensified their agitation, holding the government responsible for the spread of spurious liquor.

The Odisha Assembly witnessed ongoing chaos for the fourth consecutive day as opposition parties BJD and Congress called for the resignation of Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan in the wake of liquor-related deaths in Ganjam district.

The tumult erupted as soon as the House convened for Question Hour, with opposition MLAs storming the well, demanding accountability from the BJP-led government over the proliferation of spurious liquor in the state.

Despite the government's announcement of an RDC probe to address the situation, opposition members intensified their agitation, arguing that only the minister's resignation on moral grounds would suffice, thereby causing the Speaker to adjourn the House temporarily.

(With inputs from agencies.)