Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo responds amid Opposition protest; Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati reaches reporters’ table, Dy speaker house adjourned 4 PM,
GTNS, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, BHUBANESWAR: Proceedings in the Odisha Legislative Assembly turned turbulent on the second day of the Monsoon Session as BJD and Congress legislators raised slogans and staged protests over a range of issues soon after Question Hour began.The MMDR Amendment Act emerged as one of the key points of confrontation. Congress legislators opposed the amendment and sought clarification from the government on its position, while the Opposition’s continued protest disrupted the normal atmosphere inside the House.Amid the uproar, Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo responded to questions raised during Question Hour on behalf of the government. Despite the demonstrations and sloganeering, efforts continued from the Chair and the government side to proceed with the scheduled business.Tara Prasad Bahinipati at Reporters’ TableThe protest intensified when Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati climbed onto the reporters’ table during the commotion. His action became a prominent moment of the Opposition’s protest inside the House.While several Opposition members moved towards the Well and continued their demonstration, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition remained in his seat.Deputy Speaker Attempts to Run ProceedingsAmid the continuing disorder, Deputy Speaker Bhawani Shankar Bhoi remained in the Chair and attempted to conduct the proceedings. The Opposition continued to raise issues including the MMDR Amendment Act, leading to a heated atmosphere between the Treasury and Opposition benches.The repeated protests affected the scheduled legislative business, with the House unable to proceed normally for significant periods.Proceedings AdjournedAccording to the Assembly update provided, proceedings remained adjourned from around 10:35 AM until 4 PM, reflecting the extent to which the protests affected the day’s business.With the Monsoon Session continuing, the MMDR Amendment Act and other Opposition demands are expected to remain among the issues drawing attention inside the Assembly.
NEWS EDITOR: SANATAN DALBEHERAGTNS | BHUBANESWAR