BHUBANESWAR: The political atmosphere in Odisha intensified today as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) launched a massive state-wide protest. Party president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik led the charge, accusing the current BJP-led "double engine" government of failing the people on multiple fronts, specifically targeting paddy procurement issues and a rise in crime. 
The protest drew thousands of supporters and high-profile party leaders who voiced their frustrations with the administration's performance over the past two years.
According to the BJD, several critical issues are hurting the farming community:
* Failed Procurement: Official markets, known as mandis, are reportedly non-functional in many areas.
* Price Disparity: Farmers are not receiving the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops.
* Resource Scarcity: Leaders pointed out that even during the sowing season, basic necessities like seeds and fertilizers were unavailable.
"The market is closed to the very people who feed the state," stated BJD leader Sulata Deo. She argued that the government has failed to fulfill a single promise made during the election campaign.
The party alleged that over 40,000 cases of atrocities against women have been reported since the new government took office. They criticized the administration for remaining "completely silent" while citizens face increasing violence.
As of now, the state government has yet to issue an official rebuttal to these specific allegations.
The protest drew thousands of supporters and high-profile party leaders who voiced their frustrations with the administration's performance over the past two years.
Farmers Left in the Lurch
The primary focus of the demonstration was the plight of Odisha’s farmers. BJD leaders claimed that the agricultural sector is currently in a state of "total collapse." MP Sasmit Patra used the term "dhoka" (betrayal) to describe the government’s treatment of rural workers.According to the BJD, several critical issues are hurting the farming community:
* Failed Procurement: Official markets, known as mandis, are reportedly non-functional in many areas.
* Price Disparity: Farmers are not receiving the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops.
* Resource Scarcity: Leaders pointed out that even during the sowing season, basic necessities like seeds and fertilizers were unavailable.
"The market is closed to the very people who feed the state," stated BJD leader Sulata Deo. She argued that the government has failed to fulfill a single promise made during the election campaign.
Rising Concerns Over Public Safety
Beyond agriculture, the BJD raised an alarm regarding the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Senior leader Lekhasri Samantsinghar presented a grim picture of public safety, claiming that crimes against women and children have reached unprecedented levels.The party alleged that over 40,000 cases of atrocities against women have been reported since the new government took office. They criticized the administration for remaining "completely silent" while citizens face increasing violence.
A Call for Accountability
The BJD top brass emphasized that this protest is just the beginning of their efforts to hold the government accountable. They argue that justice has been denied to almost every segment of society. By hitting the streets, Naveen Patnaik and his party aim to force the government to address the "mismanagement" that they claim is stalling the state’s progress.As of now, the state government has yet to issue an official rebuttal to these specific allegations.
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