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BJD Rebuts Union Minister Chouhan's 'Mafia' Allegation
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 11:05 AM
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has responded to a statement made by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who accused the previous Odisha government of working with mafia elements.
The BJD has strongly refuted claims made by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who alleged that the previous Odisha government had colluded with mafia activities. The BJD asserted that the accusations were baseless and politically motivated, aimed at tarnishing the image of the party. They demanded a public apology from Tomar for his statement, which they deemed defamatory and harmful to the state's reputation.