BJD moves child rights panel over alleged use of children at BJP political rally in Odisha
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has filed a complaint with the Odisha child rights commission, alleging that the BJP used minor children in a political rally. The BJD is seeking an inquiry into the potential exploitation of children for political mobilization.
Why it matters
The use of children in political activities is a sensitive ethical issue that touches upon child protection laws and political conduct standards.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday (July 13, 2026) approached the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR), a quasi-judicial body, alleging that children were used in a political rally organised by Bharatiya Janata Party following the induction of former MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal into the party.
The article balances the BJD's allegations with the context of recent political shifts in Odisha, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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