A general council meeting of the Bhubaneswar Metropolitan Corporation (BMC) witnessed significant turmoil as corporators raised concerns over lack of progress on ward-level issues. Ward 37 Corporator Bandita Pal boycotted the meeting, voicing frustration over alleged three-year stagnation in her ward's development.
Lack of Action: Pal claims meetings held for three years ended in disputes; no tangible decisions on ward development/people's problems.
Corporators reportedly asked to write letters for departmental work; no follow-up responses provided.
BMC cited financial constraints, attributing development reliance on government funds.
Bandita Pal in protest; highlights perceived disconnect between BMC processes and grassroots needs.
Questions transparency and efficacy in addressing urban governance challenges.
The discord underscores challenges in municipal governance and inter-departmental coordination in Bhubaneswar.