Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan Bhubaneswar: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday alleged the ruling BJD in Odisha was trying to mislead Dalits and tribals over reservation by resorting to lies. Speaking to reporters, Pradhan also sought action against BJD’s candidate for Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seat Pradeep Majhi who alleged at an election rally in … Read more
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off the party’s campaign at a massive rally in Salipur in the Kendrapara parliamentary constituency of Odisha by coining a new acronym — PANN — to hit out at the BJD and BJP. “Over here (Odisha), BJD and BJP are bound by marriage (BJD aur BJP ki shaadi ho rakhi … Read more
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has unveiled its roster of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and Odisha Assembly polls. The list includes the party’s supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who will spearhead the campaign efforts.Naveen Patnaik Leads the ChargeNaveen Patnaik, a prominent figure in Odisha politics, will … Read more
In 2014, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik broke the Narendra Modi wave in the state, winning 117 of the 147 assembly constituencies and 20 of the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies. Of these 21 parliamentary constituencies, it had won three — Aska, Cuttack and Jajpur — by over three lakh votes, another three — Puri, Kendrapara … Read more
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. (File photo/PTI) These two constituencies are Hinjli in the Ganjam district of southern Odisha and Kantabanji in the Balangir district in the western part of the state. Patnaik contesting from Kantabanji is expected to have a ripple effect in the whole of western Odisha Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik who … Read more
NEW DELHI: There has been a sudden twist in the story of ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha. The BJD, which was till recently talking about a possible alliance with the BJP citing the “great friendship” between Prime Minister Modi and Naveen Patnaik, now seems to be struggling to prevent the exodus of its leaders … Read more
PM Narendra Modi being presented a memento by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik during inauguration and foundation stone laying of various projects at Chandikhol, in Jajpur district, on 5 March, 2024. (PTI Photo) According to sources, while the BJP is asking for 14 of the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Odisha, the final arrangement may be … Read more
Sitting MLA of Jayadev Assembly seat in Odisha, Arabinda Dhali resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday, ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. Former state minister Dhali tendered his resignation to BJD Supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. “I tender my resignation on the dated 01.03.2024 from the … Read more
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. (Photo: File) According to a notification, election to the three Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha will be held on February 27 between 9 am and 4 pm on the state assembly premises and counting of votes will take place at 5pm Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is also the … Read more
