A fresh controversy has erupted in the Odisha Jatra industry after Swarna Mahal's co-producer Kshirod Chandra Swain used derogatory language against artists, calling them 'dogs' and 'nocturnal beings'. This has led to a face-off between the Jatra Artist Association and producers. While actor Kanha Swain condemned the remarks on social media, actress Rani Panda partially supported the producer's claims. The dispute involves high-paid artists and issues of discipline within the industry. https://argusnews.in/odisha/jatra-controversy-over-owner-abusive-language-against-artists #creator program