Bhubaneswar, July 31 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress party on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi-led Odisha government over its handling of the prevailing flood situation in the State.

Both opposition parties alleged a total lack of "preparedness" and "proactiveness" by the administration, while specifically questioning the Chief Minister's decision to visit Delhi as several districts grapple with rising water levels and displacement.

BJD leader Pritiranjan Gharai said, "When the entire state is affected by flood... at this crucial juncture, the Chief Minister has left for Delhi. We condemn it. The flood situation in Odisha has exposed serious gaps in preparedness and response."

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