Special High Court Bench Topic Heats Up Among Political Leaders
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Reportedly a statement by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has triggered the political leaders to react and share their opinions on this long-standing issue
Reacting to this statement, Prithviraj Harichandan, Minister of Excise, Law and Works, said he is unaware of such statement by CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Sept 2: A Special High Court Bench debate heats up again in Odisha as political leaders started to share their views in this matter.
Reportedly a statement by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has triggered the political leaders to react and share their opinions on this long-standing issue.
"Odisha won't have a Special High Court Bench," CM Majhi reportedly stated in the ongoing Budget Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
Reacting to this statement, Prithviraj Harichandan, Minister of Excise, Law and Works, said he is unaware of such statement by CM Majhi. "I am unaware of such a statement," said Prithviraj Harichandan, when he was asked about the development by media persons.
He, however, assured that the government will definitely inform the media after getting more clarity in this issue. "We will definitely inform you after getting more clarity," he said.
"Whatever the decision will be, the government will take that call after careful consideration," said Prithviraj Harichandan, adding: "We will decide after discussion in this matter."
Not only Harichandan, but senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra and BJD MLA Kalikesh Singh Deo also shared their views in the 'Special High Court Bench' issue.
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✨"A 'Special High Court Bench' in Balangir is a long-standing demand. If the government gives its nod and support this demand, the dream of having a special HC Bench will turn into reality," said an optimistic Kalikesh Singh Deo.
Singh Deo also gave example of Uttar Pradesh. "Look, UP has three High Court Benches," said Kalikesh Singh Deo, adding: "I urge the Chief Minister to do the needful for the Special High Court Bench in Balangir for the Western Odisha region."
"If CM Majhi refuses to consider this issue, then what is the worth of BJP leaders' demand? The Western Odisha has been betrayed in this matter," said Kalikesh Singh Deo.
Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur Rajya Sabha Member (MLA) Jayanarayan Mishra reiterated Singh Deo's statement. "We too are demanding a Special High Court Bench for Western Odisha," said Mishra.
"The matter is in Supreme Court. Look, Uttar Pradesh has three HC Benches. So why not in Odisha," asked Jayanarayan Mishra.
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