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Politics
Opposition Criticises Odisha CM’s Delhi Trips Amid Flood Crisis
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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Opposition leaders in Odisha have questioned Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s recent trips to Delhi while the state battles severe flooding. They argue the CM should focus on disaster relief rather than national meetings.
Opposition leaders in Odisha have raised concerns over Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s recent trips to Delhi amid a severe flooding crisis that has affected thousands of residents across the state.
The opposition, citing the urgency of the flood situation, questioned why the CM was in the capital for a meeting with central government officials instead of being on the ground in Odisha.
Chief Minister Patnaik’s office said the Delhi visit was to coordinate with the central government on relief measures and to secure additional resources for flood-affected areas.
Despite the explanation, opposition parties demanded a detailed account of the CM’s activities in Delhi and urged him to return to Odisha to oversee the ongoing relief operations.
The flood situation remains critical, with several districts reporting rising water levels and widespread displacement, making the opposition’s criticism timely and pointed.
The opposition, citing the urgency of the flood situation, questioned why the CM was in the capital for a meeting with central government officials instead of being on the ground in Odisha.
Chief Minister Patnaik’s office said the Delhi visit was to coordinate with the central government on relief measures and to secure additional resources for flood-affected areas.
Despite the explanation, opposition parties demanded a detailed account of the CM’s activities in Delhi and urged him to return to Odisha to oversee the ongoing relief operations.
The flood situation remains critical, with several districts reporting rising water levels and widespread displacement, making the opposition’s criticism timely and pointed.