The Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproar with Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress demanding a statement of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi over alleged inaction on assault of a Raj Bhawan staffer by the son of Governor Raghubar Das. The BJD on Tuesday continued its aggressive stance, which was evident on the first day of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday. Led by former Chief Minister Patnaik, MLAs of principal Opposition party staged a walkout, demanding action against the Governor’s son who reportedly assaulted a government employee.
They also boycotted the Governor’s speech. When the House resumed on Tuesday, BJD MLAs rushed to well demanding CM Mr. Majhi’s statement.
They alleged that the government was trying to shield son of Governor when the victim was an Odia government officer. They dismissed the State government’s decision to get the incident investigated by District Collector of Puri. “When the complaint is criminal in nature, it should be investigated by the police.
What role does the collector have in such an investigation? The Chief Minister of Odisha should make a statement on this issue. The government needs to clarify how it is protecting Odia asmita [pride],” Pramilla Mallick, chief whip of BJD in the State Assembly, said. As the Treasury bench attempted to bring a motion to thank Governor for his speech on inaugural day, the chaotic situation continued.
BJD members remained adamant in their demand. Some member.