
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday held his tenth public grievance hearing session which was conducted in a new chamber in Unit 2, Bhubaneswar. The was a continuation of his direct outreach to citizens of the state. CM Majhi had previously expressed his commitment to visiting various districts across the state to listen to public complaints and work towards their resolution. As part of this ongoing initiative, today’s session saw online registration by as many as 1,000 individuals.
Because of intense heat wave, the grievance hearing on Monday was decided to be held during the morning. The new chamber was equipped with seating, fans, and coolers, along with provisions for drinking water and toilet facilities. For this session, a dedicated section was arranged for divyang individuals to address their specific needs and ensure accessibility.
An individual came for his grievance redressal told, my problem has not yet been resolved, even after meeting the Chief Minister during the first grievance hearing. I was working at an organisation but was removed from my job. When I met CM Mohan Majhi and informed him about it, but the officials told me my issue could only be resolved after I won the court case I had filed against my previous employer. Now, despite winning the case, the problem still continues. The Chief Minister has once again assured me today that my issue will be resolved and I will be provided a job. Another individual said, they were given an assurance that their problems would be addressed.
On April 21, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a public grievance hearing at the Sambalpur. This was the first time the Chief Minister held such a hearing outside Bhubaneswar. Many people gathered early in the morning to submit grievances related to land disputes, housing, healthcare, water supply, and infrastructure. Citizens were able to register their complaints both online and offline to ensure broad participation.