Finance
Ahead of the upcoming winter session of the Odisha Assembly, the leaders of all major political parties attended an all-party meeting here on Monday, chaired by Speaker Surama Padhy.
Padhy told reporters here that an all-party meeting was held in accordance with procedural guidelines. She added that Chief Minister and Leader of the House Mohan Charan Majhi, opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, and Congress Legislative Party Leader Ramchandra Kadam, among others, attended the meeting.
“We have deliberated extensively to ensure a smooth and productive session of the Assembly. The meeting was successful,” said Padhy.
The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress on the other hand are all set to corner the state government on various issues including the law-and-order situation in the state, and the mango kernel death issue.
Senior BJD leader Pratap Keshari Deb stated that there are several burning issues which will be raised by the BJD during the Assembly session.
“As a responsible opposition, we will take up these issues and put the government in dock,” said Deb.
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leaders will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday to discuss the party’s strategy for cornering the state government on various issues.
Notably, the second session of the 17th Odisha Assembly will commence on November 26 and last till December 31.
