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Pradhan calls for bipartisan effort to resolve long-standing Kotia dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (UNI) Former union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday called for a united, bipartisan effort to resolve the long-standing Kotia border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, asserting that safeguarding the state’s territorial integrity and Odia identity was the collective responsibility of all political parties.
Describing Kotia as a symbol of Odisha’s identity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Pradhan urged political parties and stakeholders to rise above partisan differences and work towards a lasting and amicable settlement of the dispute.
The BJP MP said the interests of Odisha must take precedence over political considerations and called for constructive engagement at the highest level to create a conducive atmosphere for dialogue.
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