Congress seeks dedicated budget for Kotia, urges Odisha Government to protect residents' interests

Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (UNI) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das has urged the state government to prioritise the development of Kotia panchayat in Koraput district, safeguard the dignity and self-respect of its residents, and ensure that they receive adequate welfare benefits and essential public services. Holding the BJP-led "double-engine" government responsible for addressing the region's challenges, he demanded a dedicated budget for Kotia's development and referred to Article 371 of the Constitution while calling for focused investment in livelihoods, infrastructure and basic amenities During a visit to several villages in the Kotia region,on Tuesday Das interacted with…