Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik stated the BJD will not allow the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 to be implemented.
Patnaik claims the Act, passed on August 13, infringes on Odisha's rights over mineral resources, potentially costing the state thousands of crores annually.
He criticized Odisha's BJP MPs for remaining silent and accused the state government of inaction on the matter.