Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Odisha Assembly All-Party Meet Precedes Monsoon Session Debate
Leaders from Odisha’s major political parties met before the Assembly session begins.
The Speaker asked everyone to help the House work without disruptions.
The session will run from September 22 to October 3.
The government expects to introduce six bills.
Opposition parties want to discuss issues they say are important to Odisha.
The BJD especially wants to debate changes to the Mines and Minerals law.
The Speaker said she would consider the request.
The session could include strong arguments between the government and the Opposition.
An all-party meeting sought cooperation for orderly proceedings during Odisha Assembly’s Monsoon Session.
The session is scheduled from September 22 to October 3.
Six bills are expected to be introduced, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling.
The BJD wants a detailed discussion on Odisha’s losses from amended MMDR legislation.
Opposition plans to raise state issues, potentially leading to heated exchanges in the nine-day session.
- Who
- Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, government representatives, and leaders of the BJP, BJD and Congress attended the meeting.
- What
- An all-party meeting discussed the conduct of the upcoming Monsoon Session and calls for orderly proceedings.
- When
- The meeting was held on Monday; the Monsoon Session is scheduled for September 22 through October 3.
- Where
- The meeting took place at the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- The Speaker sought cooperation to ensure smooth functioning, while the Opposition plans to raise issues including amendments to the MMDR Act.
Government and Ruling Side
Opposition Parties
Conduct of the session
Government and Ruling Side
The Speaker and government representatives seek cooperation so the Assembly can function smoothly and without disruption.
Opposition Parties
The BJD has indicated that its cooperation will depend on party discussions and strategy while it raises state issues.
MMDR discussion
Government and Ruling Side
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling said MMDR-related issues could be discussed subject to the Speaker’s decision and Assembly rules.
Opposition Parties
The BJD is demanding a detailed discussion on Odisha’s losses from the amended MMDR legislation and has submitted a motion.
Political atmosphere
Government and Ruling Side
The government is emphasizing orderly and productive proceedings during the scheduled session.
Opposition Parties
The Opposition plans to question the government on several matters, raising the possibility of heated exchanges.
- Session dates
- September 22 to October 3
- Session length
- Nine days
- Expected legislation
- Six bills
- Meeting purpose
- To seek cooperation for smooth and orderly Assembly proceedings
- Key Opposition issue
- Odisha’s reported losses linked to amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act
- Parties represented
- Bharatiya Janata Party, Biju Janata Dal and Indian National Congress
- Speaker’s response
- Surama Padhy said she would consider the BJD’s request for a detailed MMDR discussion