Bhubaneswar, March 1 -- Puri/Baripada: Allegations of gross irregularities in Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) have resurfaced in Odisha with instances of ineligible beneficiaries getting benefits of the central housing scheme being reported from Puri and Baripada.

The alleged irregularity in Brahmagiri block under Puri district and Shuliapada block in Mayurbhanj district has led to wide spread resentment among people in the region.

It is alleged that people have been allotted houses on party basis while several eligible beneficiaries were left out of the scheme. Besides, some people have been allegedly allotted more than one house under the yojana.

As per reports, Bhikari Dalei of Hatia village under Brahmagiri block had applied for ...