Three prominent Bharatiya Janata Party representatives from Western Odisha have sent a series of strongly worded letters to the Mohan Charan Majhi-led state government, expressing deep concern over the glacial pace of infrastructure projects across the region. The correspondence, originating from Nabrangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Bolangir MP Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, and Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag, paints a troubling picture of stalled construction work that has left thousands of residents grappling with poor road connectivity, damaged bridges, and unfinished public utilities.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the letters specifically point to multiple central and state-funded schemes that have seen little progress despite significant budgetary allocations over the past two years. Roads that were promised to be completed within stipulated timelines remain half-built, while several bridge projects initiated under various government programmes have languished without meaningful advancement. In at least one instance cited in the correspondence, construction work was observed to have come to a near standstill at project sites visited by the lawmakers during recent field inspections.
The move by BJP leaders comes at a sensitive juncture for the state government, which has been facing mounting criticism from opposition quarters over development indicators. Western Odisha, a region that has long complained about infrastructural neglect relative to the coastal and central parts of the state, now finds its own elected representatives amplifying those grievances from within the political establishment. Political analysts suggest that the timing of the letters may also be strategically calculated, given ongoing discussions about infrastructure spending priorities at both the state and national levels.
The Odisha government has not yet issued an official response to the letters, though sources indicate that the concerned departments are reviewing the allegations internally. Opposition watchers note that the situation places Chief Minister Majhi in a difficult position — having to address credible developmental failures while managing a coalition that includes leaders from the very regions now seeking accountability.
