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21 Villages at Center of Dispute Between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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A dispute has erupted between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over 21 villages, with both states claiming sovereignty. The BJP and TDP are at the center of the conflict.
A territorial dispute has flared up between the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, centering around 21 villages claimed by both sides. The BJP and TDP, political parties in the respective states, are leading the charge in this conflict. The dispute has drawn the attention of other national parties, with the BJD and Congress also joining the fray. The situation remains tense as both states assert their claims over the contested villages.