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 Youth Revamp Backfires! Senior MPs and MLAs Vent Frustration
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is facing internal unrest following the recent announcement of revamped committees for its youth and student wings, Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Biju Chhatra Janata...
Naveen Appoints New Office Bearers for BJD’s Youth and Student Wings
In a move to bolster its organisational structure and amplify the voice of Odisha's youth and students, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has approved the formation of new...
BJD Forms 11 District Committees in First Phase of Reorganisation
Soon after the foundation day of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), party president Naveen Patnaik initiated the reorganisation of district committees. In the initial phase, new committees have been established...
Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Government Over Chandabali Minor’s Brutal Rape-Murder
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has strongly condemned the brutal rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in the Chandabali area of Bhadrak...
Mohammed Moquim’s Closed-Door Meet Fuels New Party Speculation
Former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim has ignited fresh political speculation in Odisha after convening a closed-door meeting with select leaders at Kuakhia in Jajpur district on Tuesday morning. The meeting,...
LoP Naveen Condemns Bhubaneswar Gang Rape Incidents, Calls for Action
In a scathing critique of the ruling BJP government, BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condemned the recent gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at a hotel...
BJD Terms Massive Investment Claims from Hyderabad Meet ‘Misleading Propaganda’
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday sharply criticised the Odisha BJP government, labelling the claims of securing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 65,000 crore during Chief Minister Mohan...
BJD’s Ex-MLAs Unite in Deras for Feast! Demands for Youth Takeover and Leadership Overhaul Echo Loudly
Amid ongoing discussions about new leadership and organisational changes in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), a pre-New Year feast organised in Deras on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar has drawn significant...
Giribala Behera Opposes Moquim’s Removal, Warns of Weakening Party
Cuttack Congress leader Giribala Behera strongly opposed the expulsion of Mohammed Moquim, calling the decision unfair and damaging for the party. She argued that without Moquim, Congress in Cuttack would...
BJD Appeals for Reconsideration on MLA Salary Hike
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has urged reconsideration of the recent decision to raise the salaries of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Acting on the directive of party president...
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