The Economic Times

BJP vs TDP: Dispute over 21 villages claimed by both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh; BJD, Congress join battle

While Odisha claims that these villages are part of Pottangi block in Odishas Koraput district, Andhra Pradesh asserts that these villages fall under Salur block of Parvathipuram Manyam district. Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, former Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other Odisha leaders have objected to the Andhra governments notification.