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Naveen Patnaik Leads Protest Against MMDR Amendment Act

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC · How we work

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Potential Revenue Loss

On Monday September 28 2026 BJD leader Naveen Patnaik led a protest in Bhubaneswar’s Lower PMG square against the MMDR Amendment Act 2026.
Opposition parties announced statewide bandhs and seven-day economic blockades to pressure the government into repealing the amendment.
BJD officials say the amendment could cost Odisha thousands of crores in annual mineral revenue.
Opposition MLAs disrupted Odisha Assembly proceedings for five consecutive days, causing multiple adjournments.

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Unanswered Letters to CM

On Monday, September 28, 2026, BJD leader Naveen Patnaik led a protest in Bhubaneswar’s Lower PMG square against the MMDR Amendment Act.
Patnaik framed the rally as his personal fight to protect Odisha’s mineral rights and blamed the BJP for misleading the public.
The rally defended the interests of Odisha’s 4.5 crore residents.
He claimed two letters to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi requesting a special assembly session went unanswered.

Blindspot

The Union Ministry of Mines stated that the MMDR Amendment Act is meant to facilitate exploration of critical minerals and provide greater flexibility to mining lease holders.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Potential Revenue Loss

On Monday September 28 2026 BJD leader Naveen Patnaik led a protest in Bhubaneswar’s Lower PMG square against the MMDR Amendment Act 2026.
Opposition parties announced statewide bandhs and seven-day economic blockades to pressure the government into repealing the amendment.
BJD officials say the amendment could cost Odisha thousands of crores in annual mineral revenue.
Opposition MLAs disrupted Odisha Assembly proceedings for five consecutive days, causing multiple adjournments.

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