Sheragada residents demand Notified Area Council status: Bandh observed in Ganjam

Residents of Sheragada in Ganjam district held a bandh, demanding Notified Area Council status after the town was excluded from recent upgrades, despite a prior promise from former CM Naveen Patnaik. The bandh saw widespread closures and heightened security, reflecting local disappointment and a strong desire for urban local body recognition.