Bhubaneswar, Oct. 10 -- Odisha Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik criticised Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday over his political activities in Bhubaneswar ahead of the panchayat and urban local body election. He questioned Naveen's absence from Hinjili since winning the constituency.

Mallik questioned whether Patnaik's frequent marches and meetings in Bhubaneswar would help him secure votes in Ganjam district. He also challenged the BJD leader to name all the panchayats in Hinjili, saying that he would resign from his position if Patnaik could do so.

"Has Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik visited Hinjili even once since winning the election there? I would resign from my position if he...