Patnaik blames Odisha BJP MPs for mines law passage in Parliament, warns of revenue loss for the State
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik accused Odisha BJP MPs of facilitating the passage of a mining legislation in Parliament, saying it will reduce the state's revenue. The Monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly has been disrupted for four days, with BJD and Congress legislators wearing black scarves and demanding the law's repeal. The house was adjourned until 4 p.m.