Amid celebration of Utkal Divas, former MP Pangi proclaims exit from BJP

By Express News Service

KORAPUT/JEYPORE:  Former MP Jayaram Pangi introduced his resignation from BJP whilst residents and varied organisations celebrated Utkal Divas in Kotia beneath Pottangi block of Koraput on Friday. 

Speaking to mediapersons within the disputed panchayat, the veteran chief mentioned he’ll work for Dandakarnya Parbatanchal Bikash Parisad (DPBP) which seeks separate Union Territory standing comprising areas beneath undivided Koraput district. These embrace Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Rayagada apart from some elements of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. 

Pangi alleged that the State authorities isn’t severe about defending the bordering areas because of which 13 villages of Bora Mutha space had been occupied by AP. A separate UT will resolve the border dispute aside from fostering nearer administration and fast improvement of the area, he asserted. 

Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contemplate his demand, Pangi mentioned he has despatched his resignation to State BJP chief Samir Mohanty. Meanwhile, a particular assembly was carried out at Kotia GP the place eminent individuals from the district and different elements of the State participated and recalled the wonderful historical past of the formation of Odisha.

Highlighting steady territorial overtures by AP in Kotia, the dignitaries demanded quick motion by the State authorities on this regard. Apart from Pangi, former Koraput collector Gadadhar Parida and zilla parishad member Tikkai Gamel had been current. In Koraput, the district administration organised a mass rally to mark the event.