NCP seeks Patnaik's ouster over Orissa flood, violence issue

Bhubaneswar (PTI): Accusing the BJD-BJP government in Orissa of being responsible for violence in Kandhamal and deaths due to flood in the state, the NCP on Tuesday sought Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's ouster.

"The Naveen Patnaik government seems to be working on two agendas. On one hand, people are being killed in Kandhmal violence and on the other, are facing death due to floods and denial of relief," NCP state president Bijay Mohapatra told reporters here.

"The sooner Patnaik goes, the better it will be for the people of the state. His government has failed to provide succour to flood hit people. In fact it encouraged pilferage and sale of relief materials by local politicians and bureaucrats deputed to affected areas," Mohapatra alleged.