Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Odisha Opposition Slams BJP Govt Over Farmer Issues and Cyclone Relief
Imagine a state where farmers grow crops like rice.
The main opposition party, the BJD, is saying that the people in charge, the BJP government, are not helping the farmers enough.
They say too many farmers are being left out when they try to sell their rice, and the system to help them is broken with technical problems.
Also, when a storm called Cyclone Montha hit some areas, the BJD thinks the government was too slow to give money and help to the farmers whose crops were damaged.
The BJD leader said the previous government was good at handling disasters, but the current one is not doing a good job.
They are warning the government that if they don't fix these problems quickly, the BJD will protest.
The BJD has criticized the BJP-led Odisha government over farmer exclusion from paddy procurement and delayed Cyclone Montha relief.
BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty stated that thousands of farmers are excluded due to faulty registration and technical glitches.
Mohanty also accused the government of mismanaging the paddy procurement and fertilizer distribution systems, causing farmers to wait for hours.
The opposition party highlighted inadequate and delayed compensation for farmers affected by Cyclone Montha in Bargarh, Kalahandi, and Nuapada.
The BJD warned of street protests if the government fails to address the issues concerning farmers and cyclone-affected citizens.
- Who
- BJD Spokesperson Lenin Mohanty and BJP MP Pradip Purohit
- What
- The BJD is criticizing the BJP-led Odisha government for allegedly excluding thousands of farmers from paddy procurement and delaying relief for those affected by Cyclone Montha.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Odisha (specifically mentioning Bargarh, Kalahandi, and Nuapada)
- Why
- The BJD claims the government's mismanagement and inefficiency are causing distress to farmers and reversing progress in disaster resilience, and they are demanding immediate action and compensation.
BJD (Opposition)
Odisha Govt (BJP-led)
Farmer Exclusion from Paddy Procurement
BJD (Opposition)
Thousands of farmers have been excluded due to faulty registration and technical glitches. The system is mismanaged, causing harassment and long queues. The Agriculture Minister is not prioritizing paddy farmers' issues.
Odisha Govt (BJP-led)
The articles do not provide a direct statement from the Odisha government on this specific issue, but the BJD's criticism implies a failure to address the concerns raised by MP Pradip Purohit regarding 5,000 excluded farmers.
Cyclone Montha Relief
BJD (Opposition)
The government's response and compensation for Cyclone Montha are delayed and inadequate, worsening the situation for affected farmers in Bargarh, Kalahandi, and Nuapada. The current government's inefficiency has reversed progress in disaster resilience.
Odisha Govt (BJP-led)
The articles do not provide a direct statement from the Odisha government on the delay or inadequacy of Cyclone Montha relief. MP Pradip Purohit's letter implies a need for compensation for affected farmers.
- Opposition Party
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
- Ruling Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Concern Raised By
- BJD Spokesperson Lenin Mohanty and BJP MP Pradip Purohit
- Key Issues
- Farmer exclusion from paddy procurement, delay in Cyclone Montha relief, faulty registration procedures, mismanagement of fertiliser distribution
- Affected Areas Mentioned
- Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nuapada