INDIA bloc announces Odisha bandh on October 8 over new mining law, other issues
An Indian political bloc has called for a statewide shutdown in Odisha on October 8 to protest the recently passed MMDR Amendment Act of 2026 and other grievances, and a full repeal of the mining legislation. The group also demands the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The call follows clashes between demonstrators and police near the chief minister’s residence.