The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch on Saturday alleged that both the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre and BJD Government in the State are acting as brokers of foreign companies.
Addressing a State-level convention here organised by the Manch, Akhila Bharatiay Sangharsha Bahini chief Arnada Shankar Panigrahi questioned the justification of mulling to lease out Khandadhar Mines to Posco while a local company was denied the mines earlier. He also blamed the Centre for the unexpected rise in the prices of essential commodities
The Manch activists took out a rally from Baji Rout Chowk to Gopabandhu town hall prior to the meeting.While spokesperson Nirmal Sadangi delivered the welcome address, city coordinator Padma Bhushan Sahu offered vote of thanks. The meeting will conclude on Monday.