BJD Chief Naveen Patnaik Visits Flood‑Affected Ganjam to Raise Farmers’ Grievances

The district of Ganjam in Odisha has been severely affected by recent floods, leaving thousands of farmers without access to their fields and essential supplies. In response, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of the Biju Janata Dal travelled to the area to meet with local leaders and affected farmers.

During the visit, Patnaik toured the most damaged villages and spoke with farmers who are struggling to recover from crop losses and infrastructure damage. He expressed concern over the lack of timely relief measures and the slow pace of reconstruction.

The chief minister raised a list of grievances with the Odisha government, demanding expedited distribution of relief materials, compensation for crop damage, and the restoration of irrigation facilities. He also called for a review of the state’s disaster management protocols.

Odisha officials have acknowledged the visit and pledged to accelerate relief efforts. The state government is reportedly preparing a detailed action plan to address the farmers’ demands and to prevent similar hardships in the future.