Politics
Stay updated with the latest political developments in Odisha and across India. Covering elections, government policies, legislative updates, and key political debates, this section provides in-depth coverage of the political landscape.
LoP Naveen Condemns Bhubaneswar Gang Rape Incidents, Calls for Action
In a scathing critique of the ruling BJP government, BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condemned the recent gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at a hotel...
BJD Terms Massive Investment Claims from Hyderabad Meet ‘Misleading Propaganda’
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday sharply criticised the Odisha BJP government, labelling the claims of securing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 65,000 crore during Chief Minister Mohan...
BJD’s Ex-MLAs Unite in Deras for Feast! Demands for Youth Takeover and Leadership Overhaul Echo Loudly
Amid ongoing discussions about new leadership and organisational changes in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), a pre-New Year feast organised in Deras on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar has drawn significant...
Giribala Behera Opposes Moquim’s Removal, Warns of Weakening Party
Cuttack Congress leader Giribala Behera strongly opposed the expulsion of Mohammed Moquim, calling the decision unfair and damaging for the party. She argued that without Moquim, Congress in Cuttack would...
BJD Appeals for Reconsideration on MLA Salary Hike
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has urged reconsideration of the recent decision to raise the salaries of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Acting on the directive of party president...
Odisha BJP MLAs Urge CM to Reconsider Triple Salary Hike After Public Outcry
In a significant development reflecting sensitivity to public opinion, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Odisha have formally requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider the recent increase in...
Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous Affirms Loyalty to Congress Amid Father Moquim’s Expulsion
Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous has declared that she became a legislator with the blessings and love of the people and will continue working as a disciplined member of the Congress...
Odisha Law Minister Defends MLA Salary Hike, Questions LoP’s Post-Hoc Criticism
Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has strongly defended the recent hike in MLAs' salaries and allowances, emphasising that the decision was taken unanimously in the Assembly following recommendations from a...
“Feels Like BJP Wrote It”: Bhakta Das on Expelled Leader Moquim’s Sonia Gandhi Missive
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das has alleged that the letter written by expelled leader Mohammed Moquim to Sonia Gandhi was drafted by the BJP's top leadership....
Dy CM Pravati Parida Hits Back at LoP Naveen Over Bhubaneswar Minor Gang-Rape Row
A horrific gang-rape of a minor girl near the Daya riverbank in the Dhauli area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar has ignited a sharp political confrontation in Odisha. Opposition leader...
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