Fertiliser Scarcity Sparks Uproar in Odisha Assembly

BJD MLAs orchestrated a commotion in the Odisha assembly due to an alleged fertiliser shortage, prompting a temporary adjournment. The legislators demanded a comprehensive debate, accusing black marketing and hoarding as reasons for the crisis. The assembly also paid tribute to the late former MLA George Tirkey.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 20-09-2025 12:48 IST | Created: 20-09-2025 12:48 IST
Fertiliser Scarcity Sparks Uproar in Odisha Assembly
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For the third consecutive day, BJD MLAs have disrupted proceedings in the Odisha assembly, protesting against a purported shortage of fertilisers across the state.

The legislators staged a demonstration with placards and banners, drawing attention to the distress faced by farmers and calling for an extensive discussion on the matter.

As tensions escalated, Speaker Surama Padhy was compelled to adjourn the session until 4 pm, while the assembly also paid its respects to former MLA George Tirkey who passed away recently.

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