Odisha's west turns Naveen Patnaik's Achilles heel

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is facing a tricky situation. The lawyers’ agitation, demanding a permanent bench of the High Court in Western Odisha having the support of the Congress and BJP, has forced the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in an unenviable position. Though Patnaik was forced to support the demand and the BJD had to join the boycott of urban local body (ULB) polls...

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