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Odisha CM Patnaik, Bargarh MP Clash Over Mining Bill
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik called the passage of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, a "black day" for the state, accusing BJP MPs of misleading the public. The Bargarh MP, Suresh Pujari, countered by accusing Patnaik of misleading people regarding the bill's impact. The bill, passed by the Rajya Sabha, aims to streamline mining lease approvals and enhance transparency. Patnaik expressed concern that the bill would undermine the state's rights over its mineral resources.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (1): The New Indian Express