BJD leader Naveen Patnaik addressed his party's MLAs' orientation program, urging them to hold the government accountable.

BJD leader and Odisha's Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik addressed a two-day orientation program for newly elected BJD MLAs, urging them to use legislative tools to hold the government accountable. Patnaik's party boycotted the state assembly's orientation program due to political connotations and lack of respect for the chief minister. The BJD's own training emphasized assembly rules, procedures, and traditions, while Patnaik emphasized the importance of a robust opposition in protecting democracy.

August 25, 2024
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