Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project
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Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged party members to continue their fight to protect the interest of tribal communities who are likely to be affected by the Polavaram project of Andhra Pradesh government. Patnaik’s call for sustained agitation came after a delegation of party leaders led by Debi Prasad Mishra met him at his residence to brief him on their recent visit to Delhi, where they held discussions with several Union ministers and submitted a memorandum expressing concern about the adverse impact of the project on tribal population in Malkangiri district. In a social media post, the leader of the Opposition Patnaik said, “The Polavaram project will submerge many areas of Malkangiri and greatly affect our tribal brothers and sisters. I advised them to continue fighting for the rights of the people.” “We apprised the party president about our interaction with Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil, senior officials from the ministry of Tribal Affairs, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and chairpersons of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and the Central Water Commission,” Mishra told reporters after meeting Naveen.

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Delimitation based only on population criterion unfair: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik
1 week ago

Delimitation based only on population criterion unfair: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that population should not be the only criterion to determine the number of seats in Parliament and sought a detailed discussion with all parties before the commencement of the delimitation process. Addressing the first Joint Action Committee meeting on delimitation convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, he …

From Modi's trusted ally to Opposition force multiplier, how BJD changed gear
2 weeks, 3 days ago

From Modi's trusted ally to Opposition force multiplier, how BJD changed gear

India Today  

The Biju Janata Dal, once a dependable ally of the BJP-led Union government on key legislative matters, is now repositioning itself as an assertive Opposition force. BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra confirmed that Patnaik agreed with the concerns of the southern states and would resist any reduction in Odisha’s Lok Sabha representation, currently at 21 seats. On March 11, a …

Naveen Patnaik attacks Centre and Andhra Pradesh govt over Polavaram project
4 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik attacks Centre and Andhra Pradesh govt over Polavaram project

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/MALKANGIRI : BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday slammed the Centre and Andhra Pradesh government for going ahead with the Polavaram dam project in violation of the Godavari River Water Disputes Tribunal award. Addressing a massive protest meeting at Motu in Malkangiri district organised by the joint action committee through video conference, the former chief minister …

BJD steps up attack on Odisha CM over his remarks about complexion of tribal women
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJD steps up attack on Odisha CM over his remarks about complexion of tribal women

The Hindu  

After Congress targeted Chief Minister Mohan Majhi over his alleged remarks about the complexion of tribal women, the Biju Janata Dal demanded an apology from him stating that his statement had deeply hurt sentiments. As a tribal himself, his remark that tribal women are not fair has deeply hurt our sentiments,” senior BJD leader and former Rajya Sabha member Sarojini …

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dissatisfacion growing against Karnataka BJP president

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Dissatisfied Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of Karnataka team up against State BJP president and MLA B.Y. After the meeting, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal told reporters some leaders who adopted a neutral stance have now complained to BJP national president J.P. Nadda expressing their displeasure over recent appointments of president for district units and their dissatisfaction was communicated to him by …

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik-led BJD dissolves its state level frontal organisations
2 months ago

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik-led BJD dissolves its state level frontal organisations

India TV News  

Odisha: The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD dissolved all its state-level frontal organisations in view of the forthcoming organisational election of the party. An order issued by Patnaik on Saturday said all the state-level frontal organisations such as Biju Mahila Janata Dal, Biju Yuva Janata Dal, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, Biju Shramika Samukhya, Legal Cell and Apravasi Cell are hereby dissolved with …

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence
2 months ago

Vijayendra in Delhi as BJP’s Karnataka unit fights dissidence

The Hindu  

Amid faction fights and dissidence within the party, BJP State president B.Y. Sources said he was meeting certain leaders in the party’s high command to discuss the emerging situation within the party’s State unit. The party is keen not to lose Mr. Sriramulu, a prominent leader of the Scheduled Tribes community and Mr. Vijayendra is also part of firefighting. Union …

Members of Parliamentary Standing Committee visit Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Members of Parliamentary Standing Committee visit Polavaram project in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Union Jal Sakthi Parliamentary Standing Committee, led by its Chairperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy, arrived at the Polavaram project site on Saturday to review the progress of the irrigation project. Andhra Pradesh’s Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu explained to the committee the status of the works. The members of the committee included Khiru Mahto and Dharmasheela Gupta from Rajya Sabha, …

Speculation Rises Over BJP Leadership in Karnataka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Speculation Rises Over BJP Leadership in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

: Speculation about a potential change in the BJP’s Karnataka state leadership has triggered discussions within and outside the party as the process for electing state presidents gets underway across the country.In Karnataka, the focus is on BY Vijayendra, the current state president and son of BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa. Vijayendra was appointed as the president in Nov 2023, following …

Naveen Patnaik says party 'failed to counter BJP's lies' during Odisha polls
3 months ago

Naveen Patnaik says party 'failed to counter BJP's lies' during Odisha polls

India Today  

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday admitted that his party, Biju Janata Dal, had made a mistake by failing to counter the "lies of the BJP" on social media during the election campaign. The BJD President urged party workers to remain active on social media and respond effectively to "BJP's false campaigns and narratives". Naveen Patnaik commented on …

As Das exits Odisha, BJD sharpens its attack calling for action against his son
3 months ago

As Das exits Odisha, BJD sharpens its attack calling for action against his son

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: A day after Rashtripati Bhavan accepted the resignation of Odisha governor Raghubar Das, the Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday renewed its demand for action against the governor’s son in connection with allegations that he assaulted an employee of Raj Bhavan in Puri in July this year. Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday announced that the President has accepted Raghubar Das’s resignation …

All seven BJD Rajya Sabha MPs are with the party and will never leave it: Sasmit Patra
3 months, 1 week ago

All seven BJD Rajya Sabha MPs are with the party and will never leave it: Sasmit Patra

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal on Tuesday firmly asserted that its Parliamentary Party remains united, dismissing speculations of further defections as the product of ‘yellow journalism’ propagated by vested interests in the State. Addressing a press conference in the presence of six other BJD Rajya Sabha MPs in New Delhi, Sasmit Patra, Rajya Sabha MP, said “there are several vested groups …

BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra
3 months, 1 week ago

BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Biju Janata Dal will decide its stand on the issue of the simultaneous election after examining the details of the two bills on the matter that are before the Lok Sabha, party leader Sasmit Patra said on Tuesday. BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra Law Minister Arjun Ram …

Govt to complete Polavaram project by Oct 2026: Naidu
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3 months, 1 week ago

Govt to complete Polavaram project by Oct 2026: Naidu

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed confidence that the Polavaram major irrigation project being constructed on Godavari River would get the recognition of an iconic project in the country. Accompanied by his cabinet colleagues, irrigation department officials and engineers belonging to contracting firms, Naidu visited the Polavaram project site in …

Why is the BJD opposing the Polavaram project? | Explained
3 months, 1 week ago

Why is the BJD opposing the Polavaram project? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Biju Janata Dal has recently intensified its efforts to highlight the potential adverse impacts of the Polavaram Dam project, undertaken by the Andhra Pradesh government, on the tribal communities in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has vowed to complete the Polavaram Project on River Godavari by 2027 as the interstate …

Patnaik asks party leaders to intensify fight against Polavaram project, BJD to launch stir in Jan
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Patnaik asks party leaders to intensify fight against Polavaram project, BJD to launch stir in Jan

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar, Dec 14 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged party members to intensify their fight for justice on behalf of Odisha's tribal communities, who are likely to be severely impacted because of the Polavaram dam project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Patnaik asks party leaders to intensify fight against Polavaram project, BJD to launch stir in Jan Patnaik’s call came …

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being. In the BJP camp, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka is likely to take along all the legislators …

BJP Karnataka affirms BY Vijayendra’s leadership in polls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Karnataka affirms BY Vijayendra’s leadership in polls

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state BJP core committee that met on Saturday held deliberations to quell the internal bickering in the party ahead of the local body elections expected to be held in 2025. The meeting comes in the backdrop of senior party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal taking out a separate rally against the alleged grabbing of land belonging to farmers and …

Polavaram dam pandemonium stalls Odisha Assembly
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Polavaram dam pandemonium stalls Odisha Assembly

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The Assembly on Friday witnessed noisy scenes over the Polavaram dam project being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government after Speaker Surama Padhy rejected the demand of the Opposition Congress and BJD for a discussion in the House. Congress members rushed to the well of the House as soon as the question hour started protesting the Speaker’s decision not …

BJD demands revision of Polavaram project design
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD demands revision of Polavaram project design

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Thursday demanded that submergence levels due to the Polavaram dam project being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government be reassessed and its design revised accordingly to prevent any adverse impact on Odisha. A delegation of BJD comprising Rajya Sabha members submitted a memorandum to chairperson of Central Water Commission Kushvinder Vohra at New Delhi and demanded …

BJD steps up campaign on Polavaram dam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD steps up campaign on Polavaram dam

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Stepping up its opposition to the Polavaram dam project being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government, the BJD on Wednesday took up the issue of submergence of large parts in Odisha’s Malkangiri district with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In a memorandum submitted to the secretary of the ministry Leena Nandan, a delegation comprising BJD Rajya …

BJD & Congress up the ante on NODC plan for Sundargarh
4 months ago

BJD & Congress up the ante on NODC plan for Sundargarh

New Indian Express  

ROURKELA: The Opposition BJD and Congress have upped the ante against the BJP government’s move to include the tribal-dominated Sundargarh district in the proposed Northern Odisha Development Council. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday had announced that his government was considering to bring Sundargarh under the proposed NODC to expedite development of the district which incidentally is a part …

Bangomunda shame: BJD targets Odisha government over ‘atrocities’ on tribals
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangomunda shame: BJD targets Odisha government over ‘atrocities’ on tribals

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : The BJD on Thursday lashed out at the state government for its failure to protect the tribals and strongly condemned the incident in which a girl was allegedly forced to eat human excreta in Bangomunda block of Balangir district. BJD MLA from Balangir Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo and party spokesperson Lekhasri Samantasinghar said the inhuman treatment meted out …

Maharashtra polls: We forgave Bhujbal for ‘mistakes’ but he betrayed us, says Sharad Pawar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: We forgave Bhujbal for ‘mistakes’ but he betrayed us, says Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Yevla: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday came down heavily on his former colleague and cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal for betraying his ideology and his party, while urging people to teach him a lesson in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Addressing thousands of people who had gathered for the NCP rally in support of its candidate, Manikrao Shinde, …

Odisha: BJP Leader Claims BJD Is on the Brink of Collapse
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: BJP Leader Claims BJD Is on the Brink of Collapse

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In a fiery exchange that has escalated the political landscape in Odisha, senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra on Tuesday sharply criticised the ruling Biju Janata Dal, saying the regional party is in political “Intensive Care Unit” and faces a turbulent future due to internal divisions. Speaking to reporters in Sambalpur, Mishra, a former minister and influential BJP MLA, suggested …

BJP lashes Naveen Patnaik over remarks on communal unrest in Odisha
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP lashes Naveen Patnaik over remarks on communal unrest in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: BJD supremo and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s statement on the incidents of communal unrest after BJP government came to power in the state has triggered a massive backlash from the saffron party. While meeting party leaders from Bhadrak and Sonepur districts on Monday, Naveen had raised the issue of communal violence and said four such incidents have occured …

BJD, BJP in war of words over tribal welfare
6 months ago

BJD, BJP in war of words over tribal welfare

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Wednesday lashed out at the BJP government for discontinuing several schemes launched by the previous Naveen Patnaik-led government foar welfare of tribals. BJD MPs Niranjan Bisi and Sasmit Patra and media coordinator Priyabrata Majhi described the BJP government as anti-tribal for dissolving all the 23 special development councils created by the previous government. The BJD leaders …

More BJD RS MPs may join BJP: Mamata Mohanta
6 months, 3 weeks ago

More BJD RS MPs may join BJP: Mamata Mohanta

Deccan Chronicle  

Mamata Mohanta, who recently quit the Biju Janata Dal and got elected to Rajya Sabha on the Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, on Saturday said “discontentment” was growing in the Naveen Patnaik-led regional party and more leaders were contemplating to switch sides.“I do not have any hesitation to say that most of the leaders and workers in BJD are dissatisfied over …

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar quits membership and party, joins BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar quits membership and party, joins BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Sujeet Kumar, the Biju Janata Dal Rajya Sabha member from Odisha’s Kalahandi district, on Friday resigned from his RS membership as well as his party. A few days ago, another BJD Rajya Sabha member — Mamata Mohant of Mayurbhanj— had resigned from her position and later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Soon after Sujeet Kumar’s resignation was accepted by …

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
7 months, 1 week ago

Congress to Stage Statewide Protest Against Governor’s Sanction for Prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Congress party will stage a protest across Karnataka on Monday at 11 am against the Governor's grant of prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in plot allotment in Mysore Urban Development Authority. “The party is ready to wage a legal battle against the prosecution sanction but it is necessary to stage protest against the misuse of …

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Slugfest between Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar dominates discourse of padayatra, shifting focus away from Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

A slugfest between two prominent Vokkaliga leaders — Union Minister H.D. Ever since the ‘Mysuru chalo’ padayatra was flagged off from Kengeri on August 3, demanding the resignation of Mr. Siddaramaiah over charges of irregularities against him on the issue of site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority as well as the scam in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes …

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Padayatra: BJP-JD(S) leaders declare they will continue protest till Chief Minister Siddaramaiah quits

The Hindu  

The padayatra of the Opposition BJP-JD gained political steam as it entered Ramanagara town on its second day on Sunday with leaders unleashing a virulent attack at the Congress government. The parties aim to create awareness on alleged irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. and MUDA and diversion of funds meant for SC/ST welfare, Upping the …

Congress rallies against Centre's injustice against Karnataka, to counter BJP-JDS padayatra
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress rallies against Centre's injustice against Karnataka, to counter BJP-JDS padayatra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: To counter the BJP-JDS padayatra against the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, the Ruling Congress is holding a series of public meetings against what they called injustice done by the Union Government to the state. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said the Congress will hold a series of such public meetings that will …

BJD toughens its stance against BJP’s core positions
8 months ago

BJD toughens its stance against BJP’s core positions

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal appears to have toughened its stance against the core positions of the Bharatiya Janata Party with former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik describing the Narendra Modi government’s decision to lift the ban on government employees participating in Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities as shocking. It seems utterly shocking.” In another post on X, Pratap Jena, senior BJD leader, …

First time in 24 years, Odisha Legislative Assembly unveils a new composition with reversed roles
8 months ago

First time in 24 years, Odisha Legislative Assembly unveils a new composition with reversed roles

The Hindu  

As the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced on July 22, the 147-member House presented a distinctly different picture for the first time in 24 years. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Biju Janata Dal have swapped positions, with the country’s second longest tenure Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, assuming the role of Leader of Opposition for the first time in his …

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen assigns government departments to 50 BJD MLAs
8 months, 1 week ago

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen assigns government departments to 50 BJD MLAs

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Ahead of the budget session of the Assembly beginning from July 22, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday assigned various departments to 50 MLAs of the BJD and asked them to closely monitor the activities of the BJP government. An office order signed by the BJD president said the MLAs have been allotted departments for close monitoring, Assembly …

Onus of completing Polavaram project is on Union government, says K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Onus of completing Polavaram project is on Union government, says K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao

The Hindu  

Grave mistakes committed by the TDP and YSRCP governments, which ruled Andhra Pradesh after its bifurcation, have landed the Polavaram project in a complete mess, says veteran Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member K.V.P. State Reorganisation Act mandates that the construction of Polavaram project is the responsibility of Central government, and that it shall be executed on expedient public …

Internal strife weakens BJD in Odisha
9 months ago

Internal strife weakens BJD in Odisha

The Hindu  

After being in power in Odisha for almost a quarter of a century, the Biju Janata Dal not only lost the Assembly election to the Bharatiya Janata Party but also failed to win a single Lok Sabha seat in the State. More than the BJP’s winning strategy, the BJD’s defeat has more to do with the way it has been …

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD withdraws supports to BJP in Rajya Sabha: ‘Determined to agitate if…’
9 months ago

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD withdraws supports to BJP in Rajya Sabha: ‘Determined to agitate if…’

Live Mint  

BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party's nine Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a "vibrant and strong" opposition in the Upper House of Parliament during its upcoming session that would begin on June 27. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the party's leader in Rajya Sabha Sasmit Patra said, "The BJD …

Post poll debacle, Patnaik’s diktat to BJD MPs: 'No more support to BJP, emerge as strong Opposition'
9 months ago

Post poll debacle, Patnaik’s diktat to BJD MPs: 'No more support to BJP, emerge as strong Opposition'

India TV News  

BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party’s Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a “vibrant and strong” Opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament as the upcoming session begins on June 27. Speaking to the reporters after the meeting, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra said, “The BJD MPs this time …

'No more support to BJP': Patnaik asks BJD Rajya Sabha MPs to emerge as strong opposition
9 months ago

'No more support to BJP': Patnaik asks BJD Rajya Sabha MPs to emerge as strong opposition

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party's nine Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a "vibrant and strong" opposition in the Upper House of Parliament during its upcoming session that would begin on June 27. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the party's leader in Rajya Sabha Sasmit Patra said, "The …

Naveen Patnaik elected Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly
9 months, 1 week ago

Naveen Patnaik elected Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly

The Hindu  

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik is set to take on the role of Leader of the Opposition after an extensive 24-year tenure in power. Mr. Patnaik was unanimously elected leader of the BJD Legislature Party at a meeting held at Sankha Bhawan, party’s headquarters. Former Speaker Pramila Mallick will be the BJD’s chief whip …

Odisha: 5-Term CM Naveen Patnaik Set To Take On New Role As Leader Of Opposition
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: 5-Term CM Naveen Patnaik Set To Take On New Role As Leader Of Opposition

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar, Jun 19 BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the five-term chief minister of Odisha, will be the leader of the opposition in the new Odisha assembly after his party lost power to the BJP. Rairakhol MLA Prasanna Acharya, a former state minister, was named the deputy leader of the opposition, while former speaker Pramila Mallik, the MLA of Binjharpur, would be …

Elaborate arrangements made at Polavaram for Andhra Pradesh CM’s visit
9 months, 1 week ago

Elaborate arrangements made at Polavaram for Andhra Pradesh CM’s visit

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Elaborate arrangements have been made for Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to the Polavaram project site on Monday. Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu reviewed the arrangements made at the Polavaram project site for the Chief Minister’s visit. The Chief Minister’s first field visit being the visit to the Polavaram project amply highlights the TDP-led NDA …

BJD’s pressing concerns of staying relevant in Odisha politics
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BJD’s pressing concerns of staying relevant in Odisha politics

The Hindu  

A photograph of Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik addressing party leaders, both victors and those defeated, at his sprawling residence, Naveen Niwas, the ultimate power centre of Odisha for more than two decades, had gone viral in the aftermath of announcement of 2024 election results. Many of the party’s leaders seem to have lost sight of the original reasons …

After poll debacles, BJD leaders make desperate efforts to upkeep Naveen’s brand image
9 months, 3 weeks ago

After poll debacles, BJD leaders make desperate efforts to upkeep Naveen’s brand image

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Leaders of Odisha’s Biju Janata Dal are now seemingly making desperate attempts to upkeep the brand image of party president and outgoing chief minister Naveen Patnaik. Naveen Babu still rules the hearts of all the Odia people," said BJD leader Pratap Jena. V Karthikeyan Pandian, a Tamil Nadu-born bureaucrat who joined BJP just on the recently held general elections, …

Ensure 50,000-70,000 victory margin for BJD candidates, says Pandian
10 months ago

Ensure 50,000-70,000 victory margin for BJD candidates, says Pandian

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Star campaigner of BJD VK Pandian on Thursday came down heavily on BJP leaders for making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik during their campaign in Odisha and urged the people to give a befitting reply to them in the elections. Participating in a marathon campaign for BJD’s candidates at Nimapara, Kakatpur, Niali, Balikuda-Erasama, Paradip, Tirtol and Jagatsinghpur …

Mahtab was physically in BJD but his heart lay with BJP, says Pandian
10 months ago

Mahtab was physically in BJD but his heart lay with BJP, says Pandian

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday continued his attack on BJP MP from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi and questioned her contribution to the development of the Lok Sabha constituency. The chief minister campaigned for BJD candidates in Khurda, Nayagarh, Puri and Cuttack, during the day and urged people to vote for ‘Jodi Sankha’. Addressing an election meeting at Khurda, the …

BJP leaders criticise BJD government, promise development
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP leaders criticise BJD government, promise development

New Indian Express  

BALASORE: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lambasted the BJD government for its alleged neglect and demolition of religious sites in Odisha during a BJP workers meet here on Saturday. Pradhan, also the BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, claimed that monks in the state have lost faith in the BJD due to its ‘monopolistic’ practices over the past 25 years, which …

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