Odisha’s leading farmers’ outfit will on Thursday observe a 12-hour bandh. The opposition Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have extended support to the Odisha bandh tomorrow.
The Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) has called for the bandh seeking proper minimum support price (MSP) on paddy and other agricultural produces, pension and prestige for the farmers.
While announcing his party's support to the NNKS's bandh call, Odisha Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik said: "Farmers are our top priority.”
The Odisha government has vowed to act in accordance with law. "If the Sangathan still persist with their planned bandh programme, the state government will be compelled to take all necessary measures to ensure smooth conduct of the examination. Action will be taken as per provisions of the law," a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said.