BJD, Congress and BJP have decided to field consensus candidates during the panchayat polls in Kotia. There will be selections for Zilla Parishad, Sarpanch, Samiti Member and Ward Member posts instead of elections.
A group of artists from All India Radio, Jeypore and members of Sabari Cultural Society joined hands to celebrate Utkala Dibasa in Kotia Panchayat in Koraput Dist