India, March 29 -- A delegation of the Congress party today met Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati in the capital city here and raised the issue of suspension of party MLAs from the Assembly.

The delegation also raised the issue of 'rise' in crimes against the women in the state.

"All 14 MLAs of the Congress party were suspended from the Assembly in an undemocratic manner. The MLAs were pressing for a House committee in connection with the rise in crimes against women in the state. We have sought the Governor's intervention in this regard. The gubernator has assured us to looking into the issue," said senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Srikant Jena.

Besides, the Congress delegation urged the Governor for appointment of...