The district unit of the BJP on Wednesday demanded that the Kendrapada be declared a flood-hit distric soon.
Party leaders headed by district president Duryodhan Sahu submitted a memorandum to this effect to the Governor through Additional District Magistrate Umakant Swain. The leaders demanded that relief materials be provided to the affected people till crops are harvested.
Besides, they demanded waiver agricultural loans, IAY houses for the fully affected people, exemption of water cess, school and college tuition fees for all students and immediate renovation of damaged embankments, road and public institutions.
Demanding further that all-party committees be formed at district and block levels to supervise flood damages, the leaders warned of agitation in the coming days.