Archive · 6 Oct 2026
BJP Says CAG Reports Expose Mismanagement Under Previous BJD Government
The BJP says recent government audit reports found problems in Odisha’s spending under the previous BJD government.
The reports looked at several areas, including mining, mineral funds and tourism projects.
The BJP says some projects were started without approval.
It also says money was lost or spent in ways that broke rules.
One example it cited was money from a mineral fund being used for a hockey stadium.
The BJP also pointed to money left unused or held in agency accounts.
These are claims the BJP made about the audit findings.
The article does not include a response from the BJD.
BJP spokesperson Tapan Chand said six recent CAG performance audits exposed corruption, mismanagement and abuse of power under the previous BJD government.
The BJP claimed Odisha lost Rs 1.70 lakh crore from 2005 to 2015 because the government did not introduce mining auctions after the ORISED Act was struck down.
The audit findings cited by the BJP include 757 unapproved projects in Kendujhar and more than Rs 94 crore lost through improper investments across four districts.
The BJP also cited Rs 171.79 crore in MGNREGS wage misallocation and Rs 136.77 crore in irregular spending on a Sundaragada hockey stadium.
Other figures cited include Rs 103.35 crore surrendered, Rs 898.48 crore parked in agency accounts and a Rs 207.68 crore net loss for the Eco-Retreat programme.
- Who
- BJP spokesperson Tapan Chand made the allegations about the previous BJD government.
- What
- The BJP said six recent CAG performance audit reports documented financial irregularities and mismanagement in Odisha.
- When
- Tapan Chand made the statement on Monday; the reports are described as 2026 reports, and some findings cover 2015–2024.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- The BJP said the audits exposed mismanagement, non-compliance and alleged abuse of public funds under the previous government.
BJP's allegations
BJD response
Audit findings and responsibility
BJP's allegations
The BJP said the CAG reports exposed widespread corruption, mismanagement and abuse of power under the previous BJD government.
BJD response
The article provides no response from the BJD, so its position is not reported.
Mining auctions and alleged losses
BJP's allegations
The BJP questioned why mining auctions were not introduced after the High Court struck down the ORISED Act in 2005, and claimed the inaction cost Odisha Rs 1.70 lakh crore over 2005–2015.
BJD response
The article does not report a BJD explanation or response to this claim.
- Audits cited
- Six recent CAG performance audit reports
- Mining-loss estimate
- The BJP claimed Odisha lost Rs 1.70 lakh crore between 2005 and 2015 because mining auctions were not introduced.
- Unapproved projects
- 757 projects in Kendujhar, according to the BJP's account of the audit findings
- Improper investments
- More than Rs 94 crore lost across four districts, as cited by the BJP
- Other cited misallocation
- Rs 171.79 crore for MGNREGS wages and Rs 136.77 crore for a Sundaragada hockey stadium
- Unspent or parked funds
- Rs 103.35 crore surrendered and Rs 898.48 crore parked in agency accounts
- Eco-Retreat
- The audit findings were cited as showing a net loss of Rs 207.68 crore