The Odisha Assembly is set for a stormy second phase of the budget session starting today. Running until April 8, the session promises a fierce face-off between the ruling party and a rejuvenated opposition.
Key flashpoints include rising unemployment, farmer distress, and law and order. The BJD, led by its supremo, is expected to grill the government on escalating violence against women, while Pramila Malik asserts the party will fight tooth and nail for the state's interests.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Ramachandra Kadam hinted at a unified front with BJD on public issues.
Adding fuel to the fire, BJP’s Jayanarayan Mishra mocked the BJD-Congress "alliance" regarding the Rajya Sabha elections, claiming both parties are gripped by fear. After a first phase dominated by "farmer storms," this session appears headed for another high-voltage political collision.