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.
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...
Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal Meets Acting National Chief Nitin Nabin in Delhi
In a significant political engagement, Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal met with the newly elected Acting National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin, at the party's central...
Expelled Odisha Congress Leader Mohammed Moquim to Launch New Political Party on National Youth Day
In a significant political move, Mohammed Moquim, the senior Odisha leader recently expelled from the Congress Party, announced plans to launch a new political party on January 12, coinciding with...
BJD Leaders Strategise at Pramila Mallik’s Residence
Senior BJD leaders gathered at the official residence of former Assembly Speaker Pramila Mallik in Bhubaneswar on January 5, 2026, for a crucial meeting focused on strengthening the party’s organisational...
Former Odisha MLA Mohammed Moquim Hints at New Regional Party Formation
Odisha is poised to witness the emergence of a new regional political party in 2026, formed by dissatisfied senior leaders from the state's three major parties. Former MLA and expelled...
KKR’s Selection of Bangladeshi Cricketer Triggers Political Row; Congress and Dhirendra Shastri Defend Shah Rukh Khan
The selection of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has sparked a sharp political controversy, drawing strong reactions from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and...
New Year Hoardings Featuring Expelled Leader Moquim, MLA Sofia Firdous Spark Political Buzz in Cuttack
New Year greeting hoardings featuring expelled Odisha Congress leader Mohammed Moquim and Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous have stirred political discussions after appearing at several locations across Cuttack on Wednesday. The...
No Discord in BJD, Asserts Pramila Mallik; Discipline Committee Emphasises Unity
Amid growing murmurs of dissatisfaction within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from senior leaders to young cadres following the party's recent electoral defeat, senior MLA and former Assembly Speaker Pramila...
BJD Veteran Fires Fresh Salvo at ‘Coterie’
Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former minister Badri Narayan Patra has once again targeted the party's internal "coterie" without naming names, holding them responsible for the BJD's massive...
Mamata’s Migrant Murder Claims Baseless: Odisha BJP Chief Blames Poll Panic
Odisha BJP state president Manmohan Samal has dismissed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's allegations regarding the murder of a migrant worker from her state in Sambalpur as baseless. Samal...
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