By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, September 19, 2018: The opposition Congress and the BJP members boycotted the proceedings in the assembly on Wednesday in protest against what they called “undemocratic attitude” of the treasury bench.

Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra accused the state government of adopting undemocratic attitude, while members of his party.

“Though the leader of the house and chief minister has been claiming that his government is ready for discussion on any issue, the government today avoided a debate on the prevailing law and order situation in the state,” Mishra said.

Mishra attacked the state government when the house reassembled at 3 pm after two back to back adjournments during the pre-lunch session.

The government on Tuesday passed two bills in the absence of the opposition, and it showed the BJD’s attitude, he said.

“If you (govt) can pass the bills without opposition, why should we remain in house,” Mishra asked.

He pointed out that the governor had returned the Odisha Police Bill and the Odisha Land Grabbing Bill as they were passed in absence of opposition.

Mishra said many bills are being passed in the assembly without discussion and in the absence of the opposition.

The government has been doing so because the BJD has secured absolute majority in the assembly, he said alleging that the government has least respect for the opposition.

As both the Congress and BJP members boycotted the house, the government ensured passing of at least seven bills within two hours.