Bring no-trust motion, we'll back: Cong to BJD

BJD says its Legislature Party would take the final call in this regard before the upcoming Assembly session

- PNN & AGENCIES

The state unit of Congress Wednesday offered to support the principal Opposition party — Biju Janata Dal (BJD) — if it brings a no-confidence motion against the state’s BJP government in the wake of the recent rapes and other crimes against women.

The BJD said its Legislature Party would take a final decision in this regard before the upcoming Assembly session.

Addressing a presser here, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das said, “As the state’s principal Opposition party, the BJD should move a no-confidence motion against the Mohan Charan Majhi government over the rising crimes against women. We will support BJD if it moves such a motion for the greater interest of the state.”

“If BJD does not bring such a motion, we are prepared to go for it, but let the regional party announce its support to us. If BJD is really worried about the ongoing assaults on women, it should move a no-trust motion against the BJP government. The need of the hour is to oust the BJP government as it is bringing shame to the state every day,” Das remarked.