Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, urging him to take up the Kotia dispute with the Union Government and Andhra Pradesh at the highest level.

Referring to the BJP's 2024 election manifesto, Naveen said that the party had promised to resolve the issue and protect Odisha's territorial integrity.

In his latest letter, Naveen expressed concern over reports of growing tension and confrontation between officials of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. He also pointed out that Andhra Pradesh was proceeding with elections in Kotia, despite the implications for Odisha.

The letter follows his earlier communication to the Chief Minister dated Oct...