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BJD Calls for Full Disclosure of Delhi Meeting Outcomes on Mahanadi Water Dispute
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Biju Janata Dal has urged the central government to reveal the decisions taken in a recent Delhi meeting concerning the long‑standing Mahanadi water sharing dispute.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has publicly demanded that the central government disclose the outcomes of a high‑level meeting held in Delhi on the Mahanadi water sharing dispute. The meeting, attended by senior officials from the Union Water Resources Ministry and representatives of the states concerned, was intended to address long‑standing disagreements over the allocation of the river's flow between Odisha and neighboring states.
BJD leaders argued that without a transparent record of the discussions and any decisions taken, the interests of Odisha's farmers and industries could be compromised. They called for a detailed briefing to be shared with the state government and the public, emphasizing the need for accountability in inter‑state water negotiations.
The party's demand comes amid growing pressure on the Centre to resolve the dispute, which has seen periodic legal battles and protests over water releases. While the central government has not yet responded to the BJD's request, officials indicated that a formal report would be prepared in due course.
Stakeholders from the affected regions are watching closely, as any resolution will impact irrigation, power generation and drinking water supply across the basin. The call for transparency underscores the political sensitivity surrounding water resources in India.
BJD leaders argued that without a transparent record of the discussions and any decisions taken, the interests of Odisha's farmers and industries could be compromised. They called for a detailed briefing to be shared with the state government and the public, emphasizing the need for accountability in inter‑state water negotiations.
The party's demand comes amid growing pressure on the Centre to resolve the dispute, which has seen periodic legal battles and protests over water releases. While the central government has not yet responded to the BJD's request, officials indicated that a formal report would be prepared in due course.
Stakeholders from the affected regions are watching closely, as any resolution will impact irrigation, power generation and drinking water supply across the basin. The call for transparency underscores the political sensitivity surrounding water resources in India.