On the CM's instructions, three officials, including two consolidation officers, have been suspended for delays, negligence, and irregularities in handling consolidation-related cases.
Modi lashed out at the Opposition for allegedly neglecting the interests of people during their tenure.
The former chief minister expressed surprise at his former party, the Congress, fielding all Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) involved in the sand mining mafia as candidates in these Assembly polls and termed it a clear endorsement of widespread corruption in the party.
BJP national secretary Arun Singh said that all "corrupt and opportunists" have united to form the 'Mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance), but their desire to oust Narendra Modi will not be fulfilled.
Exuding confidence in his return to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people of Odisha were also looking forward to oust the “corrupt” Naveen Patnaik government.
