Jeypore, Nov 2 (UDN): : Amid the long-standing border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia region, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Das visited Kotia and interacted with local residents to understand their problems, developmental requirements and concerns regarding the region.
During his visit, Bhakta Das firmly asserted that Kotia is an inseparable part of Odisha and emphasised that the region belonged to Odisha in the past, belongs to Odisha today and will continue to remain an integral part of the state in the future. He strongly maintained that Odisha’s rights over Kotia would remain intact and stressed the need to safeguard the interests, rights and identity of the people living in the region.
He also expressed concern over what he described as the state government’s negligence towards Kotia and alleged that the region had not received adequate attention in terms of development. He urged the government to take serious and effective measures to accelerate development, address the long-standing problems of local residents and ensure the availability of essential facilities.
Bhakta Das further emphasised that protecting the rights and interests of Kotia residents should remain a priority and called for concrete steps to resolve their grievances while strengthening the region’s overall development.
During the visit, Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka, Pottangi MLA Ramachandra Kadam, Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, Laxmipur MLA Pabitra Saunta, Koraput District Congress Committee President Rupak Turuk, along with several other Congress leaders and party workers, were present.
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