Ganjam, Nov. 7 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday visited flood-affected areas of Odisha's Ganjam district, inspected crop-damaged fields and interacted with distressed farmers and residents, demanding immediate relief and adequate compensation from the state government.

Patnaik visited four locations in the Sorada area to assess the damage caused by floods and took stock of the losses suffered by farmers and other affected people. He also interacted with government officials regarding crop losses, relief distribution and restoration measures.

Speaking during the visit, Patnaik said that farmers and residents were facing immense difficulties and assured them that he would take up their...