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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.
Debashish Samantaray Named BJP Candidate for Odisha Rajya Sabha By-Election 2026
In a swift and strategic move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday formally nominated Debashish Samantaray as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Odisha. The announcement...
Rajya Sabha By-Election Odisha 2026: Schedule Announced After Samantaray’s Resignation
The Election Commission of India announced a by-election to fill the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by Debashish Samantaray, who resigned on May 25, 2026. The Commission appointed Satyabrat Raut, Secretary...
BJD Suspends Balipatna & Balianta Block Presidents | Forms New Coordination Committee for Jayadev
In a firm assertion of party discipline, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended two senior block presidents from the Jayadev Assembly Constituency with immediate effect for their alleged involvement...
Odisha Rajya Sabha Bypoll Announced: ECI Releases Full Schedule After Debashish Samantaray’s Resignation
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Odisha following the resignation of former member Debashish Samantaray. The bypoll will be...
Naveen Patnaik Meets BJD Legal Front: Directs Free Legal Aid & Justice for Common People in Odisha
In a significant push to strengthen its grassroots outreach, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik met members of the BJD Legal Front and urged them...
Debashish Samantaray Joins BJP
Debashish Samantaray, who resigned from the Biju Janata Dal yesterday, formally embraced the BJP symbol at the party’s national headquarters in New Delhi. Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal welcomed him...
Debashish Samantaray Blames Pandian for Quitting BJD
Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray launched a scathing attack on BJD strategist V.K. Pandian while announcing his resignation from the party, claiming he quit because of Pandian’s growing control. Samantaray...
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...
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