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Odisha Assembly Adjourned After Third Straight Day of BJD Protests Over Fertiliser Shortage

The party blames black‑market diversion, seeking a dedicated debate on farmers’ access to fertiliser.

The opposition members continued to raise their voices against the state’s BJP government and blamed it for the farmers’ distress. (PTI photo)
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Overview

  • Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned proceedings until 4 pm after disruptions halted business.
  • BJD MLAs entered the well of the House with placards and demanded cancellation of all business, including Question Hour, for a full discussion on fertiliser availability.
  • Protesting members alleged that scarcity results from black marketing and hoarding by traders.
  • Opposition members faulted the BJP state government for farmers’ distress, while BJP MLA Irasis Acharya said rivals were playing politics and avoiding a structured debate.
  • The Chief Minister’s Office said the state’s Kharif requirement of 9.55 lakh metric tonnes has been fully allocated by the Centre, with 11.66 lakh metric tonnes available and 9.85 lakh metric tonnes already distributed or sold.