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.
Mindset Change or No Progress: Veteran Leader Prafulla Chandra Ghadai’s Strong Message to Odisha’s Political Class
Without a fundamental shift in mindset among leaders and administrators, genuine development for the common people will remain elusive, warned senior politician and former Finance Minister Dr Prafulla Chandra Ghadai....
Naveen Patnaik Slams Odisha Govt Over Women’s Rights, Links Debate to Delimitation Bill
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik launched a scathing attack on the Odisha government during the Special Session convened to discuss the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill. He expressed anguish over a...
Congress Rules Out Alliance With BJD in Odisha Panchayat Polls
The Congress announced it will contest the upcoming panchayat elections in Odisha independently, rejecting any alliance with the Biju Janata Dal. Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das clarified the...
BJD Moves Speaker to Disqualify 8 MLAs Over Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has moved the Speaker of the Odisha Assembly seeking disqualification of eight MLAs who cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections held on March 16. Senior...
Raghav Chadha Joins BJP, Cites ‘Toxic Work Environment’ in AAP Exit
Raghav Chadha has defended his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing what he described as a “toxic work environment” within...
Suresh Pujari Blasts Congress & BJD: “You’ve Made a Huge Mistake Opposing the Women’s Bill”
In a fiery salvo ahead of the Odisha Assembly’s special session, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD), accusing them...
Raghav Chadha Targets Kejriwal After BJP Merger, Revives ‘Sheesh Mahal 2’ Row
In a sharp political escalation, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha launched his first public attack on former ally Arvind Kejriwal after merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha backed the...
Mass Exit Rocks BJD in Bhadrak
Former Bhadrak MP Manjulata Mandal and former Dhamnagar MLA Muktikanta Mandal have resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) along with more than 500 party leaders and workers. The mass...
AAP Split Boosts NDA Strength in Rajya Sabha as Raghav Chadha, Six MPs Announce BJP Merger
In a significant political development, the strength of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Rajya Sabha is set to increase after seven Members of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi...
Odisha Assembly to Hold Special Session on April 30 to Discuss Women’s Role in Democracy
The Odisha Legislative Assembly will convene a special session on April 30 to deliberate on the role of women in Indian democracy. According to an official notification issued by the...
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