Odisha Assembly Orientation Sparks Political Row as Congress Calls for Boycott, Minister Hits Back
Bhubaneswar: A sharp political war of words has erupted in Odisha over an upcoming legislative orientation programme led by the Vice President of India, following a call by the Congress party to boycott the event.
According to statements from Congress leaders, the party has decided to stay away from the sessions and has urged the opposition BJD to join the boycott.
While acknowledging that constitutional offices such as the President and Vice President command the utmost respect, Congress representatives argued that elected MLAs are not being accorded due respect under the current administration.
They further contended that opposition legislators are already well-versed in legislative procedures, asserting instead that it is the ruling BJP MLAs who are in actual need of training.
The boycott announcement drew a swift and strong rebuttal from the Odisha Revenue Minister, who dismissed the opposition’s stance.
Responding to the Congress party’s remarks, the Minister stated that those choosing to skip the programme claim they do not require education, alleging instead that opposition members are exclusively trained to create disruptions and commotion inside the Assembly.
The exchange highlights deepening political friction between the ruling establishment and the opposition benches in Odisha ahead of the scheduled parliamentary and legislative orientation sessions.
