Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Clash Over Kotia Border Villages

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari accused Andhra Pradesh of attempting to create a constitutional crisis by scheduling elections within Odisha's territory. The long-standing territorial dispute centers on the disputed Kotia cluster of border villages. Both state police forces have entered into a tussle over jurisdiction and administrative control. The escalating tensions threaten local governance and peaceful coexistence in the border region.