BJD Rebuts Union Minister Chouhan's 'Mafia' Allegation

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.