Bhubaneswar, Aug. 29 -- Former minister and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pratap Jena on Friday said that if efforts to persuade the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against its recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act fail in the assembly, his party may approach the apex court.

Speaking to HT, Jena said his party is seeking an immediate discussion in the Odisha assembly and a resolution to be passed against the MMDR amendment.

"If the Odisha assembly fails to pass a resolution in this regard, then we will go to the Supreme Court. This is not just the BJP's interest or the BJD's interest. It is Odisha's interest. We will fight for the interest of the state," Jena said.

"We will fight inside the ass...