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Orissa Assessment 2008 (2156 words) |
 | While 22 of Orissas 30 Districts have, over the years, witnessed Maoist violence and mobilization, it is the border Districts which have been the worst affected. |
 | In May 2007, the MHA was constrained to write to the Orissa Government, along with the Governments of Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, regarding the need to spruce up their intelligence mechanisms by increasing manpower, inducting competent officers and procuring better surveillance equipment. |
 | On October 6, 2007, the Orissa Government submitted a proposal of INR 5.5 billion to the Centre for overall development of Districts affected by the Maoist insurgency. |
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Orissa Jana Congress at AllExperts (156 words) |
 | Jana Congress was formed in 1966 when Harekrushna Mahatab (former Orissa Chief Minister) left Indian National Congress. |
 | After the 1967 elections Jana Congress took part in a coalition government in the state together with Swatantra Party. |
 | In 1977 Jana Congress merged into Janata Party. |