New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra has expressed disappointment over the President's address on Friday, calling it a "very disappointing" and "feeble attempt" to highlight the government's achievements without addressing pressing national concerns.

Speaking to ANI, Patra said, "It is just a feeble attempt to go on about the government's achievements. The real issues of the country and those plaguing states like Odisha, such as our demand for special category status, providing more support to states regarding the federal structure, all of that was missing."

Patra further criticised the address, describing it as a "laundry list" of the government's actions, rather than a comprehensive view of the country's challen...