Bhubaneswar: Nov 12 (UDN): Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari has accused Andhra Pradesh of creating a constitutional crisis over the Kotia dispute, alleging that the neighbouring state is violating Supreme Court directives.
Reacting to the ongoing Kotia issue, Pujari asserted that Kotia is an inseparable part of Odisha and that nobody can separate it from the state.
He said Andhra Pradesh was creating a constitutional crisis by disregarding the Supreme Court’s directions. Odisha has already approached the Supreme Court against Andhra Pradesh over the issue, he added.
The Revenue Minister also emphasised that leaders of all political parties in Odisha are united on the Kotia issue, demonstrating a collective stand to protect the state’s territorial integrity.
He recalled that Andhra Pradesh had set up polling booths in Kotia during the 2021 elections. However, following strong opposition from Odisha, Andhra Pradesh did not establish polling booths in Kotia this time.
The minister reiterated Odisha’s firm commitment to safeguarding Kotia as an integral part of the state.