The BJP announced that they will be staging a statewide satyagraha on December 26 in protest against the former's alleged criminalization of politics and violence against women. This is set to precede a possible manoamano between the ruling and main opposition party. BJP president Samir Mohanty stated that Odisha is known for its peacefulness, but the BjDPed government has patronized criminalization of politics for the past 23 years. Several MLAs and leaders from the ruling party are involved in criminal activities, including murder and violence against women. In response, BJP workers will sit near statues of great personalities at block level for four hours on December 26th in order to raise awareness among the common people.
