Odisha’s Naveen Patnaik Opposes Delimitation Bill, Says It ‘Hits Spirit of Cooperative Federalism’

Odisha’s Naveen Patnaik opposes delimitation bill, says it ‘hits spirit of cooperative federalism’

According to BJD chief and former CM Patnaik, Odisha’s representation will rise to 29 but its share would fall to 3.4%.

Naveen Patnaik opposes Delimitation Bill

Former Chief Minister of Odisha and the President of Biju Janata Dal, Naveen Patnaik, on Thursday urged state MPs to oppose the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill,

Naveen Patnaik Demands Special Session Of Odisha Assembly On Delimitation Bill

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has raised serious concerns over the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, and urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take steps to safeguard Odisha’s political representation. In a three-page letter addressed to Majhi, the former Chief Minister cautioned that while Odisha’s Lok Sabha seats may increase in absolute terms, its proportional share in the lower house is se…

Naveen Patnaik urges Odisha CM to convene special assembly session on delimitation bill - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar:  BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Wednesday urged Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene a special session of the Assembly within 48 hours to discuss ways to protect the state’s interest in the delimitation bill. He, however, welcomed the Women’s Reservation Bill. Patnaik, in a letter to the chief minister, said, We welcome the Women’s Reservation Bill… However, we will welcome the delimitation bill only if Odisha’s political r…

Odisha LoP Patnaik shoots off letter to CM Majhi over Delimitation Bill concerns

Bhubaneswar: Opposing the proposed Delimitation Bill aimed at altering the composition of the Lok Sabha, Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take up concerns over a potential reduction in the state’s representation. Patnaik stated any dilution of Odisha’s political rights would undermine the aspirations of its people. “I appeal to you as the Chief Minister of Odisha to take up this issue stro…

Naveen Patnaik Establishes Conditions For Supporting Delimitation Bill

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has articulated specific conditions under which he and his party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), would endorse the Delimitation Bill. In a letter addressed to current Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on April 15, 2023, Patnaik emphasised the importance of safeguarding Odisha’s political rights. He posited that any possible reductions in these rights could severely hinder the ambitions of both the state an…