Odisha Revenue Minister assures action in Kotia dispute amid fresh tensions with Andhra

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday said the state government is committed to taking all appropriate measures necessary for an early and lasting resolution of the long-standing border dispute involving Kotia gram panchayat in Koraput district. The Minister’s remarks come amid renewed tensions over the Kotia panchayat in Pottangi block of Koraput district following recent moves by neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to hold panchayat elections in some villages of the disputed area. As soon as the Minister came to know about the development, he…
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- Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
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- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 10:25 pm IST
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