PoliticsNaveen Patnaik Urges United Fight Against MMDR Act in Odisha
On September 28, 2026, BJD President and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik led a protest against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2026. He criticized the BJP-led central and state governments for ignoring the financial impact on Odisha and questioned the silence of 20 BJP MPs. Patnaik emphasized that Odisha's people are the rightful owners of its mines and land and called for a united political opposition to block the Act's implementation.
The Hindu·3h ago·Bhubaneswar



