Sharp political fault lines emerged in New Delhi as BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra reacted furiously to President Murmu’s Budget session address, slamming it for sidelining the acute miseries of paddy farmers. ‘This is unacceptable neglect,’ Patra declared, calling on the government to confront tangible national challenges head-on.
Farmers, he argued, are reeling from flawed harvesting—losing out on quality paddy, with mere 8-10 kg recovered per quintal—while essential markets stay closed and fertilizers vanish from shelves. ‘The speech missed a golden opportunity to reassure millions,’ Patra remarked, voicing BJD’s collective frustration.
As agricultural heartlands suffer, the presidential platform’s silence amplifies opposition narratives of policy blindness. Patra’s Odisha roots lend authenticity to his farm-focused tirade.
Compounding concerns, Patra exposed a brazen threat to BJD colleague Subhashish Khuntia via viral social media. ‘Publicly posted, rapidly shared—yet Odisha Police and the government have done nothing,’ he accused, demanding immediate arrests.
This inaction not only endangers MPs but erodes public trust in security apparatus. Patra advocated for zero-tolerance protocols against digital intimidations targeting leaders.
In the Budget session’s charged atmosphere, BJD’s critiques could rally regional allies against the Centre. Farmers’ grievances and security lapses form a potent mix for parliamentary drama.
Silence from both governments persists, but momentum builds. Will Delhi and Bhubaneswar act decisively, or will these issues fester into larger crises? Observers are glued.