BJD slams Odisha govt over Cabinet decision to scrap Bhubaneswar Metro project

Bhubaneswar,06/04/2026:Two days after the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, decided not to proceed with the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project as previously planned, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday criticised the move and demanded a reconsideration. To Addressing a press conference at Shankha Bhawan, the party’s headquarters, former Minister Ashok Panda termed the cancellation “unfortunate and regrettable,” alleging it reflected an “inferiority mindset.” He also claimed ministers were issuing conflicting statements on the project, which he said was misleading the public.