Baripada,…..(Gaur Dasgiri) 27/03/26:,…There is widespread dissatisfaction in Baripada over the sudden transfer order of Baripada Upazilapal and Devottar Officer Dr. Melisindhu Parida. The demand for cancellation of the transfer order is strong among the civil servants, intellectuals, social workers, voluntary organizations, students and the general public. The servants of the second shrine large Jagannath temple lighted the lamp and prayed to Lord Jagannath and called the government to reconsider this change. On 25 March 2026, letter number 9794 was issued by the state government’s Public Administration and Public Prosecution Department and Karanjia upazilapal has been posted as the new upazilapal of Baripada. As a result, Dr. Melisindhu Parida will be relieved. Dissatisfaction has increased in all areas due to this sudden change. After taking charge of the Parida Devottar department, he brought many reforms in the management of monasteries and temples and streamlined the administration. Last year, his role in organizing the Chaitra Festival and the Rath Yatra in an efficient manner created a special impression in the minds of the common people. While preparations are underway to make the Rath Yatra more beautiful and orderly this year, people have expressed concern about his replacement. According to the law, an officer has to work in a place for a minimum of 3 years, but it is inappropriate to be changed in just 1 year and 2 months. On the other hand, in AI district headquarters, many old rats i.e. corrupt cattle have been repeatedly canceled and kept in the same place for a long time, which has many precedents. People are talking about that after so many years, they have got the right administration for the deity department by the grace of the Lord. They are also happy with him. Meanwhile, when the Rath Yatra is going to be held after only 3 months, if there is a change in the management of the Rath Yatra at the second shrine, there is a great fear of creating chaos in Badhaji Mahal. Due to this change, there has been a wide response on social media Facebook and WhatsApp since yesterday 26/03/. There have been many posts, opinions and campaigns to cancel the change. Many intellectuals and supporters have demanded not to change the dress. Various voluntary organizations have also opposed this change. Some organizations have warned that if the state government does not withdraw the order, there will be agitation on the highways. The bazaar is rising and falling in Baripada city. The members of Sai Sevapedam, Bhanjdhoom Matri Church are seen fasting today on the occasion of Pusparghya Sriram Nivavi. Baripadar Kuni Kuni has earned special respect in the minds of school children, students, social workers, servicemen and the general public. His office is always open to the general public and people meet him with their problems without any restrictions. Even if the complaint is not related to his department, he has gained popularity among the common people as he calls the concerned office and takes steps to solve the problem quickly. While the people of Baripada cannot easily accept the replacement of such an efficient and public-spirited administrator, protests are raging in the street market, tea khati, social media and various places. While the demand letter has been issued to the Chief Minister, a copy of it has been issued to the Mayurbhajan MP, Law Minister, Minister of Revenue, Minister of Housing and Urban Development. And it is rumored that many more trade unions will protest in the coming days. People have demanded to withdraw the change order and put Dr. Melisindhu Parida in charge as before.