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.
Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJP’s National Working President
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the appointment of Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President, marking a significant organisational transition within the party. Nabin, who...
Moquim’s Letter to Sonia Gandhi Sparks Congress Rift in Odisha; OPCC Chief Bhakta Das Defends Kharge
The internal discord within the Odisha Congress has intensified following a letter written by former Barabati-Cuttack MLA Mohammed Moquim to senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. Responding to the controversy, Odisha...
Amar Satpathy and Prabhat Tripathy Clarify Delhi Visit, Dismiss BJP Switch Rumours
Senior Odisha politicians Amar Satpathy and Prabhat Tripathy returned to Bhubaneswar from New Delhi on Saturday, putting an end to widespread political speculation surrounding their recent visit to the national...
Mahanadi Water Row Heats Up! BJD Slams BJP as High-Level Committee Meets Dec 22
The Odisha government has scheduled the first meeting of its newly constituted high-level committee on the long-standing Mahanadi river water dispute with Chhattisgarh for December 22 at 4 PM in...
Naveen Patnaik Forgoes Hiked Salary as LoP, Directs Funds for Public Welfare
In a remarkable display of humility and commitment to public welfare, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik has announced his decision to forgo the recently hiked salary and allowances for...
BJD Submits Memorandum to Governor Seeking Action Against BJP MLA Over Gandhi Remarks
Biju Janata Dal leaders met Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati and submitted a memorandum demanding the expulsion of BJP MLA Santosh Khatua from the Assembly. They accused him of...
Odisha BJP Holds Key Strategy Meet for Panchayat Polls
With an eye on the upcoming Panchayat elections, a high-level strategic meeting of the Odisha BJP was held at the state party headquarters on Wednesday. The crucial session was chaired...
Odisha BJP Announces Morcha Presidents and District In-Charges
The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the names of new Morcha presidents, district in-charges, and other organisational heads with the approval of State BJP President...
Naveen Patnaik Slams Odisha Govt for ‘Zero Expenditure’ on Public Welfare and Development
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Odisha government, accusing it of completely failing to spend money...
BJD Hit Hard as Prafulla Samal’s Sons Join BJP
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered a major setback in Odisha politics as two sons of senior leader Prafulla Samal joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a significant development,...
News, as it should be covered, has been the forte of Pragativadi over the years. And this has ensured a classy readership encompassing the who’s who of the state. The people who matter in Odisha, depend on Pragativadi. For opinion leaders, decision makers and people with surplus disposable income Pragativadi is a must.
