Odisha: Cracks Appear In BJD Over Cuttack Bus Terminal | OTV News

Cuttack: The conflict inside the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the development of the mega bus terminus in Cuttack appears to have intensified.
BJD basic secretary and former MLA from Barabati constituency Debasish Samantaray on Wednesday launched a scathing assault on fellow senior social gathering chief and sitting Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab for the latter’s public displeasure over the choice of the location for the mission, which he mentioned was based mostly on ‘Google-Map’ coordinates.
“The statement of the veteran parliamentarian is ‘sad’ and ‘unfortunate’,” mentioned Samantray whereas claiming that the native MP had been duly consulted earlier than the location was chosen for the mission.
“Being a former legislator I am aware of the developments. It’s very unfortunate that a ruling party MP is feigning ignorance about the site selection process for the new bus terminal. As per my knowledge, the District Collector had apprised the MP about the site for the project. If the MP still says he is unaware, it’s really sad. I don’t want to comment more on the issue,” Samantray mentioned.
On Tuesday, Mahtab, whereas expressing his reservations over the location for the proposed mission which can come up at an estimated value of Rs 65 crore, mentioned it was ‘ill-conceived’. He mentioned the unilateral choice was taken within the state secretariat with out his information although it fell in his constituency. He mentioned the development would imply the demolition of one of many largest public libraries within the metropolis and taking away a playground. The worst, he mentioned, the locals weren’t consulted earlier than such an vital choice was taken to shift the placement from the sooner Gopalpur to Khan Nagar.
Meanwhile, persevering with his tirade in opposition to Mahtab, Samantray mentioned the mission was a ‘perfect gift’ of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to Cuttack which can ease the inconveniences of commuters.
“People from across the State visit the city for various purposes including availing medical facilities, High Court among others. When the new bus terminal comes up at Khan Nagar, commuting to various destinations will become easy,” mentioned the previous MLA.
On Mahtab’s claims that native residents weren’t consulted earlier than deciding on the placement for the brand new terminal, Samantray mentioned,” It’s fairly pure that the individuals who have encroached upon the land will oppose the pro-people mission.”

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