BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha

Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MPs in Odisha have raised serious concerns over the slow pace of infrastructure projects in their constituencies and the poor quality of construction, putting the Mohan Charan Majhi government in an uncomfortable position.

In separate letters addressed to the Odisha CM and Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, they drew attention on slow moving projects seeking his intervention.

Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, Berhampur MP, was particularly scathing in his observation likening Gate Bazar flyover construction in Berhampur with previous Biju Janata Dal’s projects which were under scrutiny for poor construction.

“Serious doubts have been raised regarding the quality and grade of raw materials being used, posing a grave threat to the long-term structural stability of the flyover. The project has faced continuous delays, creating severe traffic bottlenecks, dust pollution, and business losses for local shopkeepers and residents,” said Mr. Panigrahy in his letter.