Bhubaneswar, Nov. 28 -- The eviction of Odisha traders from West Bengal's Digha sparked sharp reactions across Odisha, prompting the West Bengal government to revisit its earlier decision. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's administration held discussions with representatives from Bhogarai in Balasore and assured that the displaced traders would be permitted to stay and continue their business activities in the coastal town.

According to reports, the meeting, attended by a TMC-backed sarpanch, public representatives from Bhogarai block, local residents and traders, conveyed that the eviction order had been withdrawn. Officials informed the delegation that Odia traders who were earlier removed from their establishments in Digha would be all...