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Odisha Assembly Adjourned Amid Protests Over Mining Law and Textbooks

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The Odisha Assembly session on September 22, 2026, was interrupted by opposition protests regarding the amended mining law and errors in new school textbooks. Members of the BJD and Congress entered the chamber shouting slogans against the government. The opposition demanded the repeal of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, and called for the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over the textbook issues.

From dailypioneer.com

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The political confrontation challenges the authority of the state government and the legislation passed by the parliament. The demands for repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act and ministerial resignation place significant political pressure on the state's governance.

From dailypioneer.com

Who's involved

  • OdishaThe state where the Assembly session and protests took place
  • CongressA party whose members protested the MMDR Amendment Act
  • Nityananda GondThe School and Mass Education Minister facing calls for resignation
  • state governmentThe government of the state facing opposition over legislation and education

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