Archive · 11 Jan 2026
BJD Threatens Protest Over Polavaram Issue
The BJD, a political party in Odisha, is very worried about the Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh.
They say it will flood many villages in Malkangiri district, where many tribal families live.
These families might lose their homes and jobs.
The BJD leaders say the project is being built in a way that breaks some important rules.
They want the Chief Minister of Odisha to talk to the Andhra Pradesh government and the central government to stop this from happening.
They even asked how many times the Chief Minister has written to the central government about this issue.
If nothing is done, the BJD threatens to protest.
BJD accuses the BJP government in Odisha of being insensitive to tribal plights in Malkangiri district.
The Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh threatens to submerge hundreds of villages and endanger livelihoods of PVTG families.
BJD alleges the project violates laws under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and Central Water Commission.
The project's flood discharge capacity was unilaterally revised from 36 lakh cusecs to 50 lakh cusecs without consulting affected states.
BJD demands immediate intervention from Odisha's Chief Minister and threatens protests if the issue is not resolved.
- Who
- BJD (Biju Janata Dal) leaders, including Debi Prasad Mishra, Subhashish Khuntia, Manohar Randhari, and Priyabrata Majhi
- What
- Threat to protest over the Polavaram Project's impact on tribal communities in Malkangiri district
- When
- The press conference was held on Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- Concerns over the livelihood of tribal families and alleged violations of laws by the Polavaram Project
- Organization
- BJD (Biju Janata Dal)
- Location
- Malkangiri district, Odisha
- Issue
- Polavaram Project
- Affected Groups
- Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) families
- Alleged Violations
- Environment, Forest, Tribal Affairs, and Water Commission laws
- Project Details
- Flood discharge capacity: 36 lakh cusecs (original), 50 lakh cusecs (revised); Dam height: 140 feet; Maximum flood discharge level: 150 feet; Maximum submergence level at Konta point: 174.22 feet