New Delhi, October 3
Union home minister Shivraj Patil today wrote a letter to Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reminding him about his duties.

Patil said after every incident of violence, the MHA has been making available additional Central forces that had continued to remain in the state.

Patil, in his letter reminded Patnaik by saying a MI-17 helicopter provided by the MHA to the Orissa Government was used only reconnaissance purposes and not for transportation of troops.

Out of 5 India reserve battalions sanctioned for Orissa, only one has been raised so far. Patil urged the Chief Minister to review the situation and take effective measures to control violent and disruptive activities and also to ensure that the substantial Central forces made available to the state are optimally utilised. More than 7,500 para-military personnel had been rushed to Kandhamal. Patil made it clear that the Orissa government has to do more.

Add agencies: AICC spokesman Abishek Manu Singhvi told mediapersons, while pointing out that it was for the Centre to decide as to when and how to use its powers. Asked if the Centre was preparing to invoke dismissal of the BJD-BJP government in Orissa under Article 356 of the Constitution, he said.