Senior BJD leader and former Minister Sudam Marandi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government in Odisha, alleging that the Revenue and Disaster Management Department has failed to deliver on its promises during the last two years of governance.
Sudam Marandi (photo:ANI)
Senior BJD leader and former Minister Sudam Marandi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government in Odisha, alleging that the Revenue and Disaster Management Department has failed to deliver on its promises during the last two years of governance.
Addressing a press conference, Marandi said the state government has fallen short in ensuring timely relief and compensation for people affected by natural disasters, while several key issues related to land administration remain unresolved.
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He further alleged that the government’s handling of revenue and disaster management matters has left farmers, tribals and other vulnerable communities facing continued hardships.
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The former minister further claimed that persistent delays in the settlement of land records, inadequate disaster preparedness and ineffective rehabilitation measures have exposed serious administrative deficiencies within the department.
Despite repeated assurances by the government, there remains a significant gap between promises and implementation on the ground, he said.
The people of Odisha are increasingly concerned over what he described as the government’s inability to effectively address their grievances.
Notably, the BJP formed its maiden government in Odisha in June 2024, with Mohan Charan Majhi taking oath as the 16th Chief Minister on June 12, 2024, alongside Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida.
Demanding greater accountability and transparency, Marandi urged the government to take concrete steps to strengthen disaster response mechanisms, streamline land administration and safeguard the interests of the people of Odisha.
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