In the first assembly of the new government, a significant event unfolded as the opposition boycotted Governor Raghubar Das’ speech on the inaugural day of the session. Today, on the second day, normal proceedings are expected, with many watching to see if calm will prevail. The new government is already facing a strong opposition, indicating challenging times ahead in managing dissent.
On Monday, both the BJD and Congress criticized the government over the case of governor’s son and issues surrounding Orthodoxy. They even rejected the Governor’s speech. Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik made a notable intervention, standing up during the Governor’s address to demand action against the Governor’s son. Both BJD and Congress have shown their support for Patnaik’s stance. Today, the opposition parties are anticipated to continue pressing the government on these critical issues .