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The Mazdoor Congress on Wednesday intensified its agitation against the Additional Block Development Officer (BDO) of Purushottampur block in Ganjam district, accusing him of corruption and negligence in official duties.
According to the protestors, the Additional BDO, Nirakar Jena, who has been serving in Purushottampur for several years, has allegedly been demanding bribes from beneficiaries seeking marriage registration certificates. Reports suggest that beneficiaries who approach his office for marriage-related documentation are being forced to pay thousands of rupees, in clear violation of government norms.
The Mazdoor Co...