Bhubaneswar GTNS/September, 09/26 ,: A fresh political confrontation has emerged in Odisha over the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, with opposition groups stepping up their campaign against the legislation.
The issue took centre stage at a state-level joint convention held at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar, where protesters raised objections to the changes introduced through the amended mining law.
Participants at the convention demanded that the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 be withdrawn, arguing that the new provisions could have wider implications for mining-related activities and the interests of the state.
The mobilisation has added another issue to the ongoing political contest in Odisha. Bjd, Opposition parties and groups are using the legislation to challenge the government and raise questions over the future of the state’s mineral resources and mining sector.
The gathering at Lower PMG saw representatives and supporters come together under a common platform to press for their demand. Speakers at the convention called for greater scrutiny of the amendments and urged the authorities to reconsider the legislation.
The controversy comes at a time when mining remains a crucial part of Odisha’s economy, making any major change in the legal framework a politically sensitive issue.
The latest agitation is expected to keep the MMDR Amendment Act at the centre of political discussions in the state, with the opposition likely to intensify its campaign in the coming days.
With protests gathering momentum in Bhubaneswar, the MMDR Amendment Act 2026 has emerged as another major flashpoint in Odisha’s political landscape.