<h1>BJD President Urges MPs to Champion Odisha's Rights in Parliament; Focus on Special Status, Economy, and Regional Disputes.</h1> BJD president urged party MPs to advocate for Odisha's 4.5 crore people in Parliament, emphasizing the fight for their rights and dignity. During a meeting before the budget session, he highlighted the demand for special category status for Odisha as a priority. Other issues to address include price rise, unemployment, farmers' distress, and regional disputes like the Polavaram project and Mahanadi water dispute. MPs were also instructed to focus on coal royalty, infrastructure, health, tribal development, and GST on Kendu leaves. The MPs expressed gratitude for efforts that positioned Odisha as a leader in fiscal management, according to a Niti Aayog report.