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Panchayat poll notice for disputed Kotia draws Odisha minister's eye, BJD demands action
Andhra Pradesh's panchayat election notification covering villages in the disputed Kotia region has triggered a fresh row with Odisha, prompting the Odisha government to say it will deploy officials to monitor the neighbouring state's activities. The opposition BJD demanded action to protect the interests of Kotia residents.
Disputed Kotia row flares as Odisha stations officials to watch Andhra
After Andhra Pradesh notified panchayat elections in the disputed Kotia region, the Odisha government decided to station one police and one revenue official there. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said legal options in the Supreme Court were being explored. The BJD accused the BJP of going soft on the border dispute.