Bhubaneswar, Oct. 28 -- The CPI (M) will launch a statewide campaign in Odisha in November, followed by block-level demonstrations and civil disobedience movements, demanding farmers' compensation, protection of tribal rights and Odisha's territorial interests, and electoral reforms.
The campaign will demand adequate compensation for farmers hit by Cyclone Arnab and other natural disasters, protection of Odisha's territorial rights in Kotia, an end to alleged repression of protesters in Sijimali, repeal of the MMDR (Amendment) Act and cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The party will also seek relief and rehabilitation for disaster-affected people, protection of land, forests, water and livelihoods in...