Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Odisha Opposition Seeks MMDR Discussion Before Monsoon Assembly Session
The Odisha Assembly is preparing for its next meeting.
The Speaker held a meeting with leaders from different parties to help the session run smoothly.
The Biju Janata Dal wants lawmakers to discuss losses it says Odisha suffered because of the MMDR Amendment Act.
The Congress also plans to raise this issue.
The government said it is ready to discuss the issues brought by lawmakers.
The Speaker will decide when and how the MMDR discussion happens.
Six Bills have been submitted to the Assembly so far.
The session will take place from September 22 to October 3.
The Odisha Assembly Speaker convened an all-party meeting before the nine-day monsoon session.
The Biju Janata Dal sought discussion on losses Odisha allegedly suffered due to the MMDR Amendment Act.
The Congress also plans to raise the MMDR Amendment Act and other issues concerning Odisha’s interests.
The government said it is ready to discuss issues, while the Speaker will decide the motion’s format and priority.
The seventh session of the 17th Odisha Assembly will run from September 22 to October 3.
- Who
- The Odisha Assembly, the Biju Janata Dal, Congress, and the state government are involved; Speaker Surama Padhy will decide the discussion’s priority and form.
- What
- The Opposition is seeking an Assembly discussion on Odisha’s losses allegedly linked to the MMDR Amendment Act.
- When
- The monsoon session is scheduled for September 22 through October 3; the all-party meeting was held on Monday before the session.
- Where
- The Odisha Assembly in Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- The Biju Janata Dal says the issue concerns losses suffered by Odisha and wants a detailed discussion in the House.
Opposition parties
State government
Discussion on the MMDR Amendment Act
Opposition parties
The Biju Janata Dal submitted a motion seeking a detailed discussion on losses it says Odisha suffered because of the MMDR Amendment Act. Congress also plans to raise the issue.
State government
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the government is ready to discuss the matter in whatever form the Speaker permits.
How the Assembly should proceed
Opposition parties
The Biju Janata Dal wants either its motion to be allowed or a discussion held through a motion of thanks, and said its next course depends on the Speaker’s decision.
State government
The government emphasized constructive discussion and said the Assembly Advisory Committee will decide the priority of Bills and allocate discussion time.
- Session
- Seventh session of the 17th Odisha Assembly
- Session dates
- September 22 to October 3
- Session length
- Nine days
- Requested discussion
- Losses allegedly suffered by Odisha due to the MMDR Amendment Act
- Bills submitted
- Six Bills have been received by the Assembly
- Decision authority
- The Speaker will determine the priority and form of the discussion
- Government position
- The state government says it is ready to discuss issues raised in the Assembly