Bhubaneswar, April 3 -- The budget session of the Odisha Assembly, which was marked by ruckus, uproarious scenes and pandemonium leading to a stalemate of business for a fortnight due to protests by the opposition Congress and BJD, was finally adjourned sine die on Thursday morning.
After a marathon debate lasting over 12 hours, the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill was passed in the state assembly early Thursday at around 4:30 AM, following which Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the House sine die, three days ahead of schedule.
The Assembly, which convened on Wednesday at 10:30 AM, witnessed an extended debate on the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill until 4:30 AM, after which the House was adjourned sine die.
The budget session com...