BJD-BJP forming alliance to ‘loot’ natural resources of Odisha: Congress

With the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) hinting at a potential alliance with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Odisha Congress president Sarat Pattanayak on Thursday alleged that both the parties are teaming up to exploit the state and its natural resources, including mines.

He pointed out both the parties had formed a coalition government from 2001 to 2009 and had collaborated on various fronts.

Pattanayak highlighted instances where the BJD had supported significant bills introduced by the BJP in Parliament and had even allocated a Rajya Sabha seat to the BJP twice.