Odisha CM Patnaik seeks BJP support on mines and minerals bill

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approached BJP MPs seeking their support on a mines and minerals bill. The move reflects efforts to build cross-party consensus on the legislation, which holds significance for the state's resource-rich sectors.

Patnaik's outreach to the opposition party indicates the government's intent to move beyond partisan lines on matters concerning the state's mineral resources and mining policies.