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Odisha CM Majhi Launches Rs 3,623 Cr Assembly Campus, Eyes Seat Expansion

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has laid the foundation stone for a new campus for the Odisha Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, a project worth Rs 3,623 crores. He indicated the number of Assembly seats could rise from 147 to 200 in the future, necessitating the new building designed for 300 members. Simultaneously, the CM inaugurated a modern Counter Terrorism Training Centre and other police infrastructure projects across 16 districts. He emphasized a crackdown on violence and called on Maoists to surrender, citing recent successes in curbing Naxalism.

Key Points: Odisha's New Assembly Campus & Security Infrastructure Boost

  • Rs 3,623 crore new Assembly campus
  • Assembly seats may increase to 200
  • New Counter Terrorism Training Centre inaugurated
  • 22 Maoists surrender in Malkangiri
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Odisha CM lays foundation for new campus of Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, worth Rs 3,623 crores

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi lays foundation for Rs 3,623 cr Legislative Assembly complex and inaugurates new counter-terrorism training facilities.

Odisha CM lays foundation for new campus of Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, worth Rs 3,623 crores
"violence has no place in a democracy - CM Mohan Charan Majhi"

Bhubhaneswar, January 12

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for the new campus of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, to be built on 71.13 acres at a cost of Rs 3,623 crores, during the National Road Safety Month inauguration at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, chief minister's office said.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi stated that the number of seats in the Odisha Legislative Assembly may increase in the future following possible delimitation of Assembly constituencies. Currently, the Assembly has 147 seats, which could rise to 200, with a new Assembly building being planned to accommodate 300 members.

On December 25, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a new Training and Briefing Centre for the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Chandaka, which can train 400 jawans at a time.

Along with this, the Chief Minister inaugurated a modern Counter Terrorism Training Centre there.

According to an official release, CM Majhi also inaugurated 16 police stations, 70 quarters, office buildings, barracks, armoury, administrative buildings, etc., projects in 16 districts. Stating that violence has no place in a democracy and that the government is committed to cracking down on organisations and individuals involved in violence with utmost severity, the Chief Minister called on the Maoists to surrender, join the mainstream of society, and become the charioteers of development.

CM Majhi said that the contribution of the SOG towards suppressing the Maoist problem that has been going on in the state for more than three decades is unique, and the government has been successful in meeting the deadline set by the Central Government to eradicate Naxalism from the country by March 2026.

The recent mass surrender of 22 Maoists in Malkangiri district is an encouraging step in this direction. Due to the guidance of the Prime Minister and the strategy of the Home Minister, the country is moving rapidly on the path of peace and development, the Chief Minister added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step forward for Odisha's infrastructure! A modern legislative complex will improve efficiency. The simultaneous focus on strengthening police and counter-terrorism capabilities shows a balanced approach to development and security. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Aman W
While building new infrastructure is good, I hope the government ensures that basic amenities like roads, water, and electricity in rural Odisha are not neglected. The cost of this one project could fund many primary health centres. Priorities must be checked.
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Siddharth J
The news about Maoists surrendering is the most positive part. Development can only reach everyone when there is peace. Building institutions and providing security go hand-in-hand. Hope this momentum continues.
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Kavya N
Planning for 300 seats shows vision for the future growth of the state. Odisha has great potential. Hope the new 'Lok Seva Bhavan' truly makes public service more accessible to the common man.
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Michael C
Interesting to see such a large-scale administrative project. The integrated approach—combining legislative expansion with significant security infrastructure—seems strategically sound for long-term stability in the region.

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