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flag In 2025, Odisha’s women’s safety crisis sparked protests and political turmoil amid rising crimes and government criticism.

flag In 2025, Odisha’s political scene was dominated by rising concerns over women’s safety following a series of high-profile crimes, including gang rapes, sexual assaults, and self-immolation cases linked to harassment. flag The BJP-led government faced sharp criticism from the BJD and Congress, who cited a surge in crimes against women and demanded better law enforcement and justice. flag Protests erupted in the state assembly, with Congress MLAs suspended after dramatic demonstrations. flag The BJD accused the government of failing to maintain security, citing a reported 40,947 crimes against women in 18 months and a decline in mineral revenue and recruitment processes. flag Despite the government’s denial of deteriorating law and order, women’s safety emerged as a defining issue ahead of 2026.

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