Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Friday participated in the International Labour Day celebrations and addressed members of the Biju Sramika Samukhya in Bhubaneswar.

Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik called for a significant hike in the minimum wage to Rs 800, while accusing the BJP government of failing to implement welfare schemes.

Highlighting the legacy of Biju Patnaik's commitment to labour rights, Patnaik claimed that essential frontline workers, including Mission Shakti members, Bank Mitras, and ASHA workers, are being deprived of their rightful benefits under the current administration.

He said, "Biju Babu worked for the welfare of labourers. We increased th...