BJD seeks President’s intervention for reversal of 2026 amendment to Mines and Minerals Act
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has asked the President to intervene to undo the 2026 amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act. The party claims the change could cause Odisha to forfeit over ₹1 lakh crore in pending dues and reduce annual revenue by about ₹12,000 crore. They seek reversal to protect state finances and ensure fiscal stability.