SriLanka, April 30 -- A stormy special session gripped the Odisha Assembly as Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik clashed over women's safety and governance, while Congress Legislature Party leader Ramachandra Kadam intensified the debate with sharp remarks targeting the BJP.

Dana Majhi incident recalled as political tempers flare in Assembly Parida launched a counterattack on Patnaik, invoking the Dana Majhi incident to question the previous government's record on women's dignity. She accused the opposition of indulging in "crocodile tears" despite alleged failures during its long tenure.

However, the spotlight soon shifted to Kadam, who directly challenged the BJP during the discussion on the W...