Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari issued a strong warning on Wednesday to Andhra Pradesh over the long-disputed Kotia region, asserting that Odisha is the rightful guardian of the region.

Speaking after a high-level meeting on Kotia, the Minister said, "Odisha is Kotia's mother, and Andhra is like an aunt. As long as the mother is alive, there is no need for the aunt. Andhra should not try to act like the mother."

The Minister cautioned that any Andhra officials entering Kotia with administrative intent would face legal action. While people from Andhra Pradesh are free to visit Kotia as tourists, he made it clear that attempting to lure residents, distribute leaflets, or create provocation would not be tolera...