The Paradip Oil Refinery land loser Farmers United Forum staged a dharna in front of the ADM office here demanding jobs in the Oil Refinery.
The forum members, including women, led by anti-Posco leaders Abhay Sahoo, Prakash Tripathy and Sarada Prasanna Jena and president Nabin Pradan came in a rally holding placards and shouting slogans.
later, ADM Biswajit Biswal invited leaders to his office and, during discussion, told them that he can’t take any decision as the election code of conduct for panchayat polls is in force till February 22. Then, the agitating farmers withdrew the agitation.
However, the leaders threatened to intensify agitation if their demands are not met soon after model code of conduct.