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.
Prasanna Patasani Questions Leadership Integrity in BJD, Party Responds
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha finds itself amid growing internal discord, as senior leaders voice concerns over the increasing influence of former 5T Chairman VK Pandian in party...
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Repairs Near Completion Ahead of Rath Yatra
Restoration work on the Ratna Bhandar (treasure chamber) of Puri's revered Shree Jagannath Temple is in its final stages, with expectations that it will be completed before the annual Rath...
Political Turmoil in Odisha: Prabhat Tripathy Challenges Naveen Patnaik’s Statements
Former MLA Prabhat Tripathy openly criticized BJD President Naveen Patnaik's remarks linking his name to ongoing controversies in a press conference on Thursday. Tripathy refuted claims about his suspension and...
Naveen Patnaik Backs VK Pandian, Slams BJD Critics in Fiery Address
In a rare public address, Naveen Patnaik, the president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and former Chief Minister of Odisha, stepped in to defend his close aide VK Pandian,...
BJD Gags Leaders: No Speaking to Media Allowed
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha’s long-standing regional powerhouse, finds itself in the throes of an escalating internal crisis as factionalism and leadership disputes threaten to unravel the party’s unity....
BJD President Naveen Patnaik Assures Action On RS Vote On Waqf Bill
In response to growing internal unrest within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the party’s ambiguous stance during the Rajya Sabha vote on the Waqf Amendment Bill, party president Naveen...
VK Pandian Go Back! Protest Rocks Naveen Niwas Over Waqf Bill Vote Controversy
Tensions flared at Naveen Niwas, the residence of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, as a group of Muslim representatives, led by BJD MP...
BJD Will Be Wiped Out of Odisha, Says BJP MP Balabhadra Majhi
In a sharp political attack ahead of the upcoming elections, BJP MP Balabhadra Majhi on Monday claimed that the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is on the verge of a complete...
BJP Denies Allegations of Rs 1.32 Crore Bribe from Arrested BJD Leader Raja Chakra
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly refuted allegations made by the lawyer of BJD leader Raja Chakra, who claimed that Rs 1.32 crore was transferred to the BJP’s state...
BJD’s Unexpected Support for Waqf Bill Sparks Internal Rift
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is grappling with internal discord following its support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, during a late-night vote in the Rajya Sabha. Despite earlier decisions...
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