BJD accuses BJP lawmakers of undermining Odisha's mining revenue claim
BJD MP Santrupt Misra alleges BJP legislators compromised Odisha's interests by backing mining law amendments, citing AG's SC affidavit on ₹1 lakh crore dues.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has accused lawmakers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of compromising Odisha's financial interests by supporting amendments to mining legislation. The allegation was made by BJD MP Santrupt Misra, who pointed to legal submissions made on behalf of the state government.
Misra referenced an affidavit filed by Advocate General Pitambar Acharya before the Supreme Court. In that filing, Acharya reportedly asserted that arrears amounting to ₹1 lakh crore constituted a legitimate entitlement for Odisha. The affidavit further warned that the state would face substantial financial loss should it fail to receive these funds.
The BJD MP's remarks suggest that BJP legislators' support for the mining law changes runs contrary to the state's legal position and economic well-being. The development highlights ongoing friction between the two parties over resource-related revenues in Odisha.
The matter underscores the high stakes involved in mining regulation, with the state government maintaining that significant dues are owed to it. The political dispute now appears to extend beyond administrative channels into parliamentary conduct, as the BJD seeks to frame the issue as one of state sovereignty versus partisan interests.