Patnaik Slams Odisha Govt Over Attack on BJD Leader

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday condemned an attack on BJD leader and ex-Dharmasala MLA Pranab Balabantaray, questioning whether 'goondaraj' prevails in the state. Balabantaray alleged he and party workers were attacked during a 'Jan Sampark Padyatra' in Jajpur district, naming local MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahu as the mastermind. BJD workers protested outside the Panikoili SP office demanding action.