Democracy at the ground level

Odisha Legislative Assembly obstructed Panchayati Raj powers as ‘Curtlement’ of BJP protests

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Odisha Legislative Assembly obstructed Panchayati Raj powers as 'Curtlement' of BJP protests

Bhubaneswar, 23 September (IANS) Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday opposed the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members alleging weakening the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) in the state. As soon as the time of question began on Tuesday, the members of the BJD staged noise protests near Speaker Surma Paddi’s podium, raised slogans against the state … Read more

Odisha: BJD for ‘Circle’ Assembly on 23 September on low powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions

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Odisha: BJD for 'Circle' Assembly on 23 September on low powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions

Bhubaneswar, 20 September (IANS) Chief Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced on Saturday that it would stage a ‘circle’ of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on 23 September, accusing the state government of weakening three-level Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI). Speaking at a press conference here, BJD leader Debbie Prasad Mishra alleged that the state government has … Read more