After Kotia, Andhra intrudes into Pottangi block of Koraput, holds health programme  

While Kotia gram panchayat in Koraput district is still an apple of discord between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, the neighbouring state is still going on its own way by infiltrating into the bordering regions in Odisha side with the government allegedly looking the other way. 

In the latest incident of Andhra Pradesh’s encroachment bid, its health workers were seen in Galigabadar village under Pottangi block in Koraput district. They allegedly conducted a health awareness programme.  However, on being informed, Pottangi block chairperson Kalpana Pangi reached the spot and admonished them for taking up activities on the side of Odisha. 

Only then, the health workers of the neighbouring state left the place.  

It is alleged that they are infiltrating with keeping the approaching general elections in view. 

In August, Andhra Pradesh put up a signboard at Dhuluipadar village under Kotia Panchayat in Koraput district. The signboard, carried information about the Central scheme and the message of Andhra Chief Minister.

Then the local public representatives saw it as a new trick adopted by Andhra to encroach on the area.