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.
Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray Quits BJD
Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday, citing neglect and humiliation within the party. He sent his resignation letter to BJD president Naveen...
BJD Gears Up for Electoral Roll Revision: Naveen Forms High-Power State Monitoring Team
In a proactive step ahead of the Election Commission of India’s upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has constituted a powerful...
Tangi Block Tension Escalates: Employees Launch Pen-Down Strike Over Threat Allegations Against Arindam Roy
Tension gripped Odisha’s Tangi Block after government employees launched a pen-down strike demanding strict action over alleged misconduct involving actor-turned-politician Arindam Roy and local leader Abhay Barik. The protest erupted...
Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag Alleges Conspiracy & Neglect in Letter to Odisha CM
In a rare public outburst from within the ruling camp, Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag has shot off a hard-hitting letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, openly accusing the government...
Odisha Voter List Shake-Up: Over 9.8 Lakh Names Removed, Door-to-Door Verification From May 30
The Odisha government has launched a major voter verification exercise ahead of the upcoming electoral roll revision, with more than 9.8 lakh names already removed from the voter list, according...
BJD Raises Red Flag Over Odisha Voter Roll Revision, Sasmit Patra Writes to CEC Seeking Transparent SIR Process
Sasmit Patra has urged the Election Commission of India to ensure that the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Odisha is conducted in a transparent, fair and error-free manner....
BJD Delegation Meets CEO Over Alleged Ballot Irregularities in Rajya Sabha Elections 2026
A delegation of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today met the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, and submitted a detailed memorandum seeking urgent intervention into the alleged illegal issuance of...
Biju Mahila Janata Dal’s Clarion Call for Women’s Rights Begins on Mother’s Day
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, the BJD Women’s Rights Campaign, organised by Biju Mahila Janata Dal, was formally launched today at Sankha Bhawan. On this occasion, Biju Mahila Janata...
BJP Revokes Suspension of Veteran Leader Aira Kharabela Swain
In a notable political move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revoked the suspension of senior leader Aira Kharabela Swain, a former Member of Parliament from Balasore. The decision was...
LoP Naveen Patnaik Writes to Finance Minister Over ‘Inhuman’ Bank Incident in Odisha
Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has written a strongly worded letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing deep concern over a shocking incident involving...
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