Inside Odisha: Violence, Displacement and the Politics of Silence The Unfolding Crisis in Odisha
20, May 2026 | CJP Team
A church attack.
Rising communal incidents.
Reports of sexual violence, including against tribal women.
Mining resistance met with state action.
Over 1.6 lakh vulnerable people excluded from welfare schemes.
And questions around accountability when power is involved.
These are not isolated stories.
This explainer connects the dots to examine what they reveal about governance, rights, and systemic failure in Odisha.
Watch to understand what the headlines often miss.
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