Bhubaneswar, Nov. 21 -- Since the BJP government came to power in June 2024, sand and minor mineral theft has spiraled exponentially, and this is happening under the patronage of BJP ministers and leaders, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) alleged on Friday while seekingChief Minister's clarification in this regard.
At a recently held District Collectors' conference, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued directions to stop illegal sand mining, which bears testimony to the fact that there is growth ofsand theft in the State.
BJD's Spokesperson Lenin Mohanty and BCJD President Ipsita Sahu, briefing reporters here on Saturday, accused BJP leaders and ministers of acting hand in glove with the sand mafias.
As a result, revenue from min...