4Photo© hindustantimes.comBJD urges Central Water Commission to stop Polavaram project till remedial measures are taken
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday said it is not satisfied with the Centre's response over the potential submergence of Odisha's Malkangiri district due to the Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh.
A delegation, comprising present and former MPs, senior leaders and MLAs met officials of the Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs ministries, the Central Water Commission (CWC), and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) over the last three days to press for urgent action.
Multiple delegation members also alleged that the Centre is under pressure from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for the project after TDP became a key ally post 2024 Lok Sabha polls.