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.
BJD Suspends Jajpur Zilla Parisad Leaders Over Anti-Party Activities
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended two senior leaders from Jajpur district for alleged involvement in anti-party activities. According to official orders, Ganeswar Baral, Vice President of Zilla Parisad,...
Naveen Meets 10 BJD MLAs, Urges Grassroots Outreach & Exposure of Govt Failures
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik continued his series of consultative meetings with party legislators on Wednesday evening at Naveen Niwas, engaging with another 10...
BJD Suspends Two Sitting MLAs for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday suspended two sitting MLAs — Arvind Mohapatra (Patkura, Kendrapara) and Sanatan Mahakud (Champua, Keonjhar) — with immediate effect, citing anti-party activities. The order...
Sofia Firdous Praises Father Md Moquim at Youth Conclave, Signals Push for New Political Alternative in Odisha
Former legislator Md Moquim showcased his political strength in Bhubaneswar on National Youth Day, sparking widespread discussion about the possible formation of a new regional political party in Odisha. The...
Jual Oram Appointed Election Officer for Jharkhand BJP State President and National Council Polls
In a significant development for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jharkhand, Union Minister and senior tribal leader Jual Oram has been appointed as the Election Officer for the upcoming...
Odisha Farmers in Distress! Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt Over Paddy Procurement Chaos
In another scathing attack on the BJP-led government in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has highlighted the plight of farmers grappling with a...
BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin To Visit Odisha Soon
BJP’s National Working President Nitin Nabin will soon visit Odisha, announced State BJP President Manmohan Samal on Saturday. Samal stated that he had already discussed the matter with the national...
Mohammed Moquim Announces New Political Party By March-End
Mohammed Moquim announced that his new political party will be formally declared by the end of March. He revealed that consultations are underway across Odisha to build consensus before the...
BJD Threatens Protests Over Polavaram Dam’s Impact on Odisha Tribals
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a stern warning to the central and state governments, threatening widespread street protests if the contentious Polavaram Dam project is not addressed promptly....
Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt’s Policy U-Turns After PUC Fiasco
In a scathing critique posted on X (formerly Twitter), former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik lambasted the BJP-led state government for its mishandling of...
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