Bhubaneswar, Dec. 7 -- The BJP has lodged a complaint at Binjharpur police station alleging large-scale irregularities in the distribution of wheat under the block's public supply system. According to the party, 548 quintals of wheat allotted to eligible beneficiaries in 2022 were never distributed and were instead misappropriated by the then Block Supply Officer and the president of the dealers' association.

Party leaders said the matter reflects a serious lapse in the handling of essential commodities meant for the public and called for swift corrective action.

The BJP demanded an immediate, impartial investigation into the alleged misappropriation and urged the administration to initiate strict action against those found responsible....