Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has launched a sharp attack on the state government, calling the 2026-27 budget presented by Chief Minister i Mohan Majhi "illusory" and "propaganda-driven."Addressing newsmen here senior BJD leaders and former ministers Prasanna Acharya, and Niranjan Pujari, criticized the government for burdening Odisha with rising debt while failing to address pressing issues like farmers' welfare, healthcare, and education.
They highlighted that the state's financial situation is worsening, with Rs.1.38 lakh crore accumulated in debt over just three budgets and accused the government of presenting a budget that inflates figures on paper but offers little tangible benefit to citizens, likening it to "fan...