Commenting on demands for the resignation of Justice G R Swaminathan over the judgment in the deepam row, Pradhan questioned the rationale behind such calls.
Pradhan highlighted the need for innovation rooted in history and culture, referring to ancient rock art in Sambalpur region as evidence of early human creativity.
He pointed out that exclusion of substantial SEBC population of Odisha in the central OBC list deprives them of access to national-level reservation benefits and welfare schemes.
Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, all mother tongues of India enjoy equal national importance, and in this context, Sambalpuri too holds a proud and dignified place.
