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BJD to hold protest on March 6 against BJP govt's decision to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24

Bhubaneswar, March 4: Amidst the controversy over the rescheduling of celebration of Panchayati Raj Divas by the Odisha government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced to hold state-wide protests across the state on March 6 against the government's decision.

BJD, BJP spar over moving Panchayati Raj Diwas to April 24 from March 5

Bhubaneswar, March 4: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led Odisha government, accusing it of disrespecting former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik by deciding to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24 instead of March 5, the birth anniversary of the legendary leader.

Odisha to celebrate Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24

Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Odisha government announced on Monday that the annual Panchayati Raj Diwas will now be celebrated in the state on April 24, instead of March 5, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.