THROUGH PADAYATRA CAMPAIGN ON SPECIAL STATE STATUS OF ODISHA

Bimal dalei,Odishabarta

GAJAPATI,(Gumma):As a pedestrian Satyabrata Das of Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha started his padayatra to demand for Special Status of Odisha Declaration.He covered 191 blocks of Odisha & reached at Gumma block of Gajapati district.He handed over a memorandum to BDO Natabar Garada in favour of President of India regarding such demand. He met with all 191 BDOs so far & will visit all blocks of Odisha.On his Memorandum he mentioned on Mahanadi & Polavaram issues & Fundmental Rights to address Special Status of Odisha being the backward state.Due to exploitation of border states like Andhra Pradesh & Chatishgarh Odisha lossing its ensured food security for which migration is imminent of small & marginal farmers suffering at dire strait.That too revenue & per capita of individuals too diminishing comparing other fertiled states of India.On his statement he met with various learned people & acknowledging those demands & ensure their support of all demands which Odisha has been deprived off.His tireless efforts through walk long miles spelled bound & people encouraging his stand.He lost all pain once his demand of Special Status fulfilled he added.