Turbulence in Odisha Assembly over Paddy Procurement

Odisha Assembly's budget session faced disruptions as opposition MLAs protested mismanagement in paddy procurement, leading to multiple adjournments. Opposition parties, BJD and Congress, accused the BJP government of neglecting farmers' concerns, while BJP claimed the procurement process was progressing smoothly.

Odisha Assembly's budget session descended into chaos as opposition legislators protested alleged mishandling of paddy procurement.

Both BJD and Congress members forced multiple adjournments, accusing the ruling BJP of anti-farmer policies.

The BJP maintained that the procurement process was being carried out efficiently across the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)