Odisha’s Economy In Danger: Naveen Patnaik Slams MMDR Act Amendment, Vows To Fight For State’s Rights

BJD President Patnaik opposes MMDR Act amendments, says Odisha’s interests compromised

Bhubaneswar: Claiming the recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act could significantly reduce Odisha’s mining revenue and affect its financial autonomy, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has strongly criticised the recent changes in the Act.  Patnaik alleged Odisha’s economy was facing a serious threat following the amendment to the MMDR Act passed by Parliament. H…

Odisha’s Economy In Danger: Naveen Patnaik Slams MMDR Act Amendment, Vows To Fight For State’s Rights

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a sharp attack on the central government on Wednesday over the recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act. Naveen alleged that the changes would severely undermine Odisha’s financial interests and weaken the state’s sovereign rights over its vital natural resources. Warning that Odisha’s economy is now “in…

BJD chief Patnaik opposes MMDR Amendment; urges Odisha to unite to protect state’s rights

Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act), passed by Parliament, urging the people of Odisha to come together and fight to safeguard the state’s rights. In a video message, Patnaik highlighted the significant role played by revenue collected through …