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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.
Bikram Keshari Arukha Firmly Rejects BJP Switch Rumours, Reaffirms Lifelong Loyalty to BJD
Senior BJD leader and former minister Bikram Keshari Arukha has strongly denied speculation that he is set to join the BJP, calling the rumours “baseless gossip and false news.” Speaking...
Speculation Grows Over Bikram Arukha’s Possible Entry Into BJP
Political circles are abuzz with speculation that former minister Bikram Keshari Arukha may soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Responding to the reports, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said...
BJD Delegation Meets Chief Electoral Officer and Submits Memorandum on SIR Process
A delegation of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) met the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, and submitted a memorandum regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. In the memorandum, the...
“Dam After Dam, But Leaders Still Reach BJP” — Majhi’s Sharp Attack on BJD
In a significant boost to the ruling BJP in Odisha, former MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal formally joined the party on Sunday, dealing another blow to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD),...
Prabhat Biswal Ends Speculation, Joins BJP in Odisha
Senior leader Prabhat Biswal has formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ending months of speculation about his political future. Accompanied by thousands of supporters in a grand procession, Biswal...
Former BJD MLA Prabhat Biswal Likely to Join BJP Today, Major Political Realignment Expected in Odisha
A major political development is expected to unfold in Odisha on Sunday, with former Cuttack-Choudwar MLA Prabhat Biswal likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with several of...
Naveen Directs Kendrapada BJD Leaders to Intensify Panchayat Poll Preparations
In a significant show of strength ahead of the Panchayat elections, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders from Kendrapada district met party president Naveen Patnaik at his residence, Naveen Niwas,...
BJD Slams BJP for Arrests, Bans & Intimidation Over Social Media Criticism
In a blistering press conference at Sankha Bhawan today, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) accused the ruling BJP government of running a two-tier justice system on social media — one...
Lalji Desai Appointed New AICC In-Charge for Odisha, Replaces Ajay Kumar Lallu
In a significant development that has set political circles in Odisha buzzing, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) today announced the appointment of Lalji Desai as the new AICC In-charge...
Sujata Karthikeyan Joins BJD in Presence of Naveen Patnaik
Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today in the presence of party supremo and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik at Shankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar....
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