Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly’s fourth (monsoon) session will begin on September 18, according to sources from the Assembly Secretariat. The session is scheduled to continue till September 25, comprising a total of seven working days.
It is expected that multiple contentious issues will keep the House heated during this period. The session may prove challenging for the state government, as it is already facing sharp criticism and strong opposition over several recent matters.
One of the key focus areas during this session is expected to be women’s safety, a topic over which Odisha has faced nationwide condemnation. The opposition parties, especially the BJP and Congress, are preparing to launch intense attacks on the government in the Assembly.
Likely Key Issues in the Session:
Law and order situation
Women’s safety
Challenges faced by women farmers
Examination-related scandals
Administrative inefficiency
Stalled development works
Controversy during Rath Yatra
Allegations of political theatrics
Despite these anticipated challenges, the government has stated that it is prepared for constructive discussions, and ready to address the issues raised by the opposition.