Bhubaneswar, Sept. 28 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday called for a united fight against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, urging the youth, including Gen Z, and people across political affiliations to stand together to protect Odisha's interests.
Addressing a massive BJD protest rally outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Patnaik alleged that the amended law had taken away Odisha's rights over its mineral resources and put the future of the younger generation at risk.
"This is not merely a political battle of the BJD. It is a fight for the rights and interests of 4.5 crore Odias," he said, asserting that he would continue the struggle for Odisha's rig...