Odisha Congress Demands Jual Oram Resign Over Threat Remarks

The Odisha branch of the Indian National Congress issued a formal demand that senior BJP leader Jual Oram step down from his positions after remarks interpreted as threats. The party said the comments, made in a public setting, breached democratic norms and created an atmosphere of intimidation, urging Oram to resign to preserve the dignity of public discourse. While the statement did not publish a verbatim transcript, it stressed that any language threatening individuals or groups is unacceptable and called on other political figures to condemn such behavior. The demand arrives amid heightened political tension in the state ahead of upcoming elections, and no official response from Oram or the BJP has been reported yet.