Bhubaneswar, Oct. 8 -- The 12-hour Odisha bandh called by the INDIA bloc on four major demands received widespread public response across the state, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das claimed on Thursday, warning that the party would intensify its agitation in the coming days.
Addressing the media, Das said the bandh had been successful due to what he described as massive public support. He said the Congress had informed people about the proposed shutdown well in advance and appealed for support from the district level down to the panchayat level.
"The bandh has received significant public support and made an impact across the state," Das said.
He said the day was also observed as a 'Black Day' across Od...