INDIA bloc parties announce Odisha Assembly ‘gherao’ on Sept. 29 over new mining law
In Odisha, several opposition parties have announced a protest on September 29 to oppose a new mining law. They argue that the legislation will deny the state significant revenue, citing losses in uncollected taxes, cess, and arrears. The parties claim the central government is blocking the recovery of funds that could amount to hundreds of crores of rupees.