Delhi-based journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra on Friday appeared before the House Committee of Odisha Assembly for the second time over an alleged breach of privilege of the legislators.
He was asked to be present before the panel again on Saturday as he failed to submit an affidavit for his remarks against the members of the Assembly.
Earlier, Mitra had appeared before the House Committee on October 23 for an inquiry into the breach of privilege. He had signed the paper containing his statements over the allegations. The panel headed by Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra had asked him to appear before it on November 2.
Mitra is currently lodged at the Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar for allegedly abusing Odisha culture and derogatory remarks against the Konark Sun Temple.
Notably, Mitra was arrested by the Bhubaneswar police soon after his appearance before the House Committee on October 23. The Konark police had taken him on remand for interrogation on his abusive remarks against the Sun Temple. After completion of the remand, he was again sent to the Jharpada jail.