BJD OPPOSES PROPOSED NUCLEAR PLANT IN ODISHA, WARNS OF MASS AGITATION

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday opposed the proposed setting up of a nuclear power plant in Odisha, alleging that the BJP government was putting public safety at risk to benefit private companies. The party also warned of a statewide agitation if the project moved forward.

The criticism came days after a representative of a private company met Odisha deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo, who also holds the state's energy portfolio. According to the BJD, the company has proposed establishing a 3,000 MW nuclear power plant in Odisha.

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