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"The state government has taken a decision today to bring a resolution in the assembly to oppose extension of KoPT`s jurisdiction," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Raghunath Mohanty announced in the house.
The state government`s decision came after members of ruling BJD, opposition Congress and BJP sought passing of a resolution in the assembly during zero hour.
The issue was raised in the assembly by NCP member Amar Satpathy who opposed extension of KoPT`s jurisdiction up to Badhrak district.
"Extension of KoPT`s jurisdiction will jeopardise prospect of at least seven proposed ports along the state`s coast," BJD MLA Ananta Das said and dubbed it as a well-planned conspiracy against the growth of the state.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had already taken up the matter with Union Shipping Minister G K Vassan and lodged a protest against the decision, BJD`s Pravat Tripathy said asking all to unitedly oppose the move.
"We will support the state government`s resolution," BJP member J N Mishra said amid support by a Congress member.
Over a dozen MLAs demanded passage of a resolution opposing KoPT`s proposed move.
