Opposition blames BJD for Holi violence rise
The opposition parties, BJD and Congress, criticized the government for a rise in violence during Holi, citing six murders and group conflicts. They accused the government of failing to maintain law and order. The BJP defended its record, blaming the previous BJD government for the current crime wave. They claimed improvements in security have been made since taking office in June 2024. Police reported swift action in response to Holi-related incidents, with arrests made in two murder cases in Bhubaneswar and four others in different cities.