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Odisha's political opposition has raised questions about democratic rights and the treatment of youth activists, while the BJP has accused the BJD leadership of supporting disruptive activities.

The Mahanadi water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh has entered another important phase following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 1, 2026. While the governments have expressed interest in an amicable settlement, questions remain over equitable water distribution, Hirakud reservoir requirements and the protection of Odisha's interests.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the state's preparedness for a possible cyclone on October 24, 2026. The state government said 302 rescue teams were kept ready and announced the closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in five districts on October 28 and 29. The priority is to protect residents in vulnerable areas, safeguard essential services and minimise disruption to farming and livelihoods.

The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 16 proposals across 11 departments at its 48th meeting on October 13, 2026. The announced measures include a ₹450 crore youth-skilling programme, free textbooks for students in Classes IX and X, a ₹1,360 crore fertiliser and seed corpus, and a ₹500 crore urban storm-water drainage programme. The next test is implementation and delivery on the ground.

Odisha’s long-running Kotia border dispute has triggered a fresh political exchange between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik. On 27 October 2026, Majhi responded to Patnaik’s earlier communication, reaffirming Odisha’s territorial claim and urging a solution through legal and constitutional procedures. The dispute has gained renewed attention following developments concerning local-body elections in the contested area, raising questions about territorial administration, inter-state relations and the political responsibility of both the government and opposition.

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The Odisha Cabinet has approved free textbooks for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. The five-year scheme is estimated to cost ₹284.07 crore and is expected to benefit around 28.7 lakh students.

The Odisha government has formed a commission headed by retired High Court judge Pramath Patnaik to study SEBC representation in local self-government institutions.

Odisha Assembly proceedings were disrupted on September 28 as BJD and Congress MLAs protested against the amended mining law, raising concerns over its potential impact on the state’s mining revenue and powers.

The Odisha government is marking two years of the Subhadra Yojana with programmes across 338 locations, highlighting the scheme’s implementation and outreach across the state.

The Odisha government is reviewing major development programmes and infrastructure projects as it focuses on implementation, public services and district-level development. The review comes amid continued political discussion over governance and delivery of government schemes.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s three-day investment outreach in the UAE has resulted in investment intents worth ₹2.43 lakh crore, with the proposals carrying an estimated employment potential of 6.18 lakh jobs. The state government is positioning the outreach as part of its broader strategy to attract global investment and strengthen industrial growth.