demands. The Patnaiks are placating mainly the upper-class peasantry. This is dear from the nature of the villagers' demands like irrigation, schools, teachers, adequate transport to the towns, power and employment for educated youth. The chief minister has laid about half a dozen foundation-stones, such as for minor irrigation propects. in the constituency after the poll dates were fixed.
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