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.
Arvind Mohapatra Suspension Sparks Protest Outside BJD Office, Security Tightened at Naveen Niwas
Tensions flared in Odisha politics as supporters of suspended Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra staged a protest outside the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) state headquarters, Shankha Bhavan. Hundreds of supporters arrived...
MLA Arvind Mohapatra Refutes BJD Allegations, Demands Transparency from Naveen on Suspension Grounds
Suspended Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) held a press conference today to vehemently deny all allegations leading to his suspension, labelling them as unfounded and...
Naveen Patnaik Draws Line: No Tolerance for Anti-Party or Anti-People Actions
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sent a strong message on party discipline as hundreds of party workers from Patkura constituency met him...
Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP’s Youngest National President
Nitin Nabin has been elected as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), becoming the 12th leader to assume the role. The announcement was made at the...
Nitin Nabin Sole Nominee for BJP National President
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to formally announce Nitin Nabin as its new national president on January 20, 2026, at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Prime Minister...
BJD Claims “Mid-Day Operation” Plot Foiled as Suspended MLAs Demand Proof of Anti-Party Activities
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra and Champua MLA Sanatan Mahakud on charges of corruption, betrayal, and anti-party activities. While the party has not publicly...
Odisha to Hold Panchayat and Municipal Elections in January-February 2027
The State Election Commission confirmed that Panchayat and Municipal Elections will take place in January and February next year. Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi announced the decision during a preparatory meeting, emphasising...
Akhilesh Hails Naveen’s Legacy, Tears into BJP’s Divisive Tactics
Samajwadi Party (SP) national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas on...
Akhilesh Yadav Calls on Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar
Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav paid a courtesy visit to BJD chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas this afternoon....
Maharashtra Civic Body Polls: Mahayuti Leads in Early Trends, Opposition Trails
Early trends in the Maharashtra civic body elections show a favourable lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance, also known as Mahayuti, as counting continues across 29 civic...
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