The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) council meeting on Friday was thrown into chaos following a heated confrontation between the Mayor and Congress corporator Janardhan Parida of Ward No. 58, leading to the abrupt adjournment of the session. The altercation broke out when the corporator raised civic issues concerning his ward, resulting in sharp exchanges inside the council hall. The situation escalated to such an extent that both the Mayor and the CMC Commissioner left the meeting midway, forcing it to be adjourned.Heated Exchange Over Ward IssuesAccording to sources, Janardhan Parida attended the meeting to highlight several problems affecting his ward. He reportedly displayed a banner pointing to the construction of multiple buildings and apartment complexes, questioning the authority under which permission had been granted. He also raised concerns over inadequate road connectivity and the lack of proper drinking water facilities in the area.
