Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed intense disruptions for the third consecutive day on Friday as Opposition members from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Indian National Congress stalled proceedings over alleged mismanagement in mandis and the distress sale of paddy by farmers.
The House was adjourned four times during the day amid persistent protests. Holding placards and banners highlighting farmers' issues, BJD and Congress members trooped into the well of the House, raised slogans against the government, and accused it of failing to manage paddy procurement properly, forcing farmers across the state into distress sales.
The first adjournment took place at 10:35 AM until 11:35 AM due to the uproar. When...