Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik visits Ganjam amidst criticism of not meeting flood-hit people
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Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik visited his flood‑ravaged home district Ganjam on Nov 7, responding to BJP accusations of neglect. He toured devastated villages, met residents, and urged faster government aid amid criticism over disaster response.
Key takeaways
- Patnaik toured Sheragada, Asika and Sorada, areas hardest hit by Cyclone Arnab floods.
- He called on the state government to expedite assistance for all affected families.
- The BJP accused Patnaik of abandoning his constituency, while the BJD defended his active involvement in relief.
- Posters labeling Patnaik “missing” appeared in Hinjili, reflecting heightened political tension over the disaster response.
Read the original at The Hindu
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