Bhubaneswar: The tussle between Aska MLA Saroj Padhi and the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Ganjam Zilla Parishad Samir Jena, IAS, has taken a new turn, with the latter filing a written complaint against the legislator.
According to reports, Jena lodged a complaint against MLA Padhi at Aska police station on Thursday.
According to sources, the dispute erupted over the distribution of relief materials, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Following the altercation, Jena approached the police and accused the MLA of misbehaviour.
While the exact reason behind the spat is yet to be officially ascertained, the matter has triggered intense political discussion in the Aska region.
Earlier, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had also filed a complaint against MLA Padhi at the same police station, alleging that he had abused CDO Jena.
