Pro-CAA rallies were staged on Tuesday by the BJP in Brajrajnagar and Jharsuguda.
Led by Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari, the rally comprised lawyers, senior citizens, SHG groups, businessmen, youths, women and local residents. They raised slogans in support of CAA.
Pujari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had provided an opportunity for the persecuted minorities of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh to live with respect and dignity in India. The Congress was trying to achieve its selfish goals by misleading the people, he alleged.
Former Tribal Minister Jual Oram appreciated the support the BJP got from people of Brajrajnagar and Jharusguda which was evident from the turnout of people. He exhorted those present to take the CAA issue to every home so that the people could be better informed.
Former Brajrajnagar MLA Radharani Panda, State BJYM president Tankodhar Tripathi, district BJP president Mangal Sahu and others were present.