Naveen Patnaik Leads Odisha Rally Against MMDR Bill

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Naveen Patnaik staged a rally in Odisha to protest the proposed Mineral Management and Development Regulation (MMDR) Bill. The event drew thousands of supporters who chanted the slogan 'Our Mines, Our Rights, Our Future', highlighting concerns over mining regulations and local control. Patnaik criticized the bill as a threat to Odisha's mining interests and urged citizens to register their opposition. The rally was held in a public square in the state capital, with local media covering the proceedings. The BJD has called for a review of the bill to ensure it protects the rights of local communities and the state's mining sector.