‘Gag’ Order Issued For Congress Leaders In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Taking exception to party leaders speaking out without authorisation, Odisha Congress on Thursday virtually issued a gag order asking them to refrain from airing their views through the media and social media.

Issuing the order, state Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said that before giving any views, party leaders should consult PCC chief or chairman of the media committee.

“It is observed many leaders are giving their view to media and in social media which differs from the party stand. It damages the party’s images,” he said in the order.

Urging all leaders to follow the party-line, Das said senior leaders are requested to suggest their opinion to the chairman of media committee or PCC president on different issues before giving view to media.

“That will be helpful to decide the stand on the issues. Hope all our leaders will cooperate to build the image of the party and strengthen the party in this regard,” the PCC chief added.