Archive · 11 Aug 2025
BJD Slams Odisha Govt for Tribal Day Observance
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party is upset with the Odisha government because they didn't do anything to celebrate World Tribal Day.
The BJD held its own event to mark the occasion.
A BJD leader said it was wrong that the government, led by a tribal chief minister, didn't even issue a message.
They also said that the government isn't helping tribal people, pointing out budget cuts for tribal development and the end of student aid.
The BJD warned that if things don't change, there might be protests.
BJD criticized the Odisha government for not observing World Tribal Day.
The BJD held a celebration at their party office in Bhubaneswar.
Senior BJD leader Sudam Marndi stated the government did not observe the day or issue a statement.
Mangala Kisan alleged neglect of indigenous people under the tribal Chief Minister.
Kisan claimed the government cut the Tribal Development department's budget and stopped tribal student stipends.
- Who
- BJD and the Odisha government
- What
- BJD criticized the Odisha government for not observing World Tribal Day.
- When
- World Tribal Day
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- BJD alleges the government is neglecting the tribal community.
BJD's Perspective
Odisha Government's Perspective
Governmental Actions
BJD's Perspective
The government is neglecting the tribal community.
Odisha Government's Perspective
Not mentioned in the article.
Tribal Development
BJD's Perspective
The government is not providing economic and social development for tribals, and is cutting the budget and aid.
Odisha Government's Perspective
Not mentioned in the article.
- Party criticizing
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
- Government criticized
- Odisha Government
- Issue
- Not observing World Tribal Day
- BJD event location
- BJD party office in Bhubaneswar
- Allegation
- Neglect of indigenous people