# Will not allow MMDR Act to be implemented, says former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

> Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said the agitation against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2026 will continue until the legislation is withdrawn.

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:32:30.944Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T08:31:44.473Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: BJD assembly gherao, Biju Janata Dal, Naveen Patnaik, Prasanna Acharya, former Odisha chief minister

## How it developed

- 2026-09-28T11:32:30.944Z - Hindustan Times: [Will not allow MMDR Act to be implemented, says former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/will-not-allow-mmdr-act-to-be-implemented-says-former-odisha-cm-naveen-patnaik-101790593148972.html)
- 2026-09-29T08:31:44.473Z - Dharitri: [ସଭା କଲେ ନାଁ ନେଲେନି - Dharitri](https://www.dharitri.com/held-a-meeting-but-didnt-mention-the-name/)

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