Odisha’s ruling BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy,65, dies of Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Odisha’s ruling BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy,65, dies of Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneshwar: Former minister and Biju Janata Dal MLA from Pipili, Pradeep Maharathy, passed away on Saturday night. Considered a close confidante of former chief minister Biju Patnaik, Maharathy began his career from student politics. He was appointed government deputy chief from 1990 and 1995 when Biju Patnaik-led Janata Dal came to power defeating the Congress then led in the state by J B Patnaik. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik, Odisha governor Ganeshi Lal, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, senior BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra, veteran Congress leader Narasingha Mishra and several other important leaders condoled the death of Maharathy.

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Odisha: BJD Leader and Former Bhubaneswar MLA Bijay Kumar Mohanty Passes Away
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Odisha: BJD Leader and Former Bhubaneswar MLA Bijay Kumar Mohanty Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Legislative Assembly member and senior Biju Janata Dal leader Bijay Kumar Mohanty passed away on Sunday afternoon. Dr. Dhananjaya Das, superintendent of Capital Hospital, stated, “Mohanty was brought to the hospital, and upon his arrival, we conducted ECG along with other examinations. We will share the information with the police, and following the inquest, the post-mortem will …

Odisha: 5-Term CM Naveen Patnaik Set To Take On New Role As Leader Of Opposition
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Odisha | BJD MP, two former-MLAs quit regional party
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha | BJD MP, two former-MLAs quit regional party

The Hindu  

In a jolt to the ruling Biju Janata Dal, a sitting MP and two ex-MLAs on March 30 resigned from the regional party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections. Mohanty was the second sitting BJD MP after Bhartruhari Mahtab to quit the regional party ahead of the 2024 general elections. During the day, former party MLA …

BJD MLA, two former legislators join BJP in Odisha
10 months ago

BJD MLA, two former legislators join BJP in Odisha

The Hindu  

BJD MLA Premananda Nayak and two former legislators on March 4 joined the BJP ahead of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly polls. Former BJD MLA from Dhamnagar Rajendra Das and ex-Congress legislator from Bhadrak Naren Palei crossed over to the saffron camp. The three leaders crossed over to the BJP, a day after BJD’s sitting MLA Arabinda Dhali, ex-MLA …

BJD's Saluga Pradhan Set to Become new Deputy Speaker of Odisha Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

BJD's Saluga Pradhan Set to Become new Deputy Speaker of Odisha Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal MLA from G Udaygiri, Saluga Pradhan, a noted tribal leader of central Odisha, is all set to become the next Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. I am eligible to be the Deputy Speaker.” Saluga was elected to the Odisha Assembly three times- in 2000, 2004 and 2019. The election to the Odisha Deputy Speaker …

BJD wins Brajarajnagar Assembly constituency byelection in Odisha
2 years, 7 months ago

BJD wins Brajarajnagar Assembly constituency byelection in Odisha

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 03, 2022 20:43 IST Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal has won the byelection in Brajarajnagar Assembly constituency in the State’s western region with a massive margin. A total of 11 candidates, including the BJD’s Alaka Mohanty, the Congress’ Kishore Chandra Patel and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Radharani Panda were in fray in the byelection. Alaka Mohanty secured …

Ruling BJD retains Pipili Assembly seat in Odisha bypoll
3 years, 3 months ago

Ruling BJD retains Pipili Assembly seat in Odisha bypoll

The Hindu  

Ruling Biju Janata Dal’s Rudra Pratap Maharathy won the Pipili by-election, defeating BJP’s Ashrit Pattnayak by 20,916 votes in a straight fight. While Mr. Maharathy polled 96,972 votes, his nearest rival Mr. Pattnayak could bag 76,056 votes. The BJD candidate secured 53.6% of the votes polled leaving behind the BJP candidate at 42.04%. The success is certainly a morale boosting …

Uttar Pradesh: BJP loses another MLA to Covid-19, 4th so far
3 years, 8 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: BJP loses another MLA to Covid-19, 4th so far

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Salon Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh Pradesh, Dal Bahadur, passed away on Friday after losing battle to Covid-19. Bahadur is the fourth BJP MLA in Uttar Pradesh to succumb to infection. Dal Bahadur had contested the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election in 2017 on a BJP ticket. Before Bahadur, the three other BJP MLAs who lost …

Seven-time Odisha MLA Pradeep Maharathy Passes Away at 65
4 years, 3 months ago

Seven-time Odisha MLA Pradeep Maharathy Passes Away at 65

News 18  

Biju Janata Dal MLA Pradeep Maharathy died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday, family sources said. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief at the demise of Maharathy and described him as a "stalwart" of BJD and a long-time associate of Biju Patnaik. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Union MinistersDharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi, and many …

BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy dies due to COVID-19; Naveen Patnaik says 65-year-old was party 'stalwart'
4 years, 3 months ago

BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy dies due to COVID-19; Naveen Patnaik says 65-year-old was party 'stalwart'

Firstpost  

Maharathy, who tested positive on 14 Sept, was discharged after recovery but was admitted again after his health deteriorated. He was on ventilator support since Friday Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal MLA Pradeep Maharathy died at a private hospital in the early hours of Sunday, family sources said. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief at the demise of Maharathy and …

Former Odisha minister Pradeep Maharathy dies of Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Former Odisha minister Pradeep Maharathy dies of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Pradeep Maharathy, a Biju Janata Dal legislator from Pipili, died in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Saturday night, 18 days after he tested positive for the coronavirus disease. At least 47 MLAs of the 147-member Odisha assembly, including deputy Speaker Rajanikanta Singh and several ministers, have tested positive for Covid-19. Describing him as a close friend, Odisha assembly Speaker …

Seven-time Odisha MLA Pradeep Maharathy dies of coronavirus; Guv Lal, CM Patnaik express condolences
4 years, 3 months ago

Seven-time Odisha MLA Pradeep Maharathy dies of coronavirus; Guv Lal, CM Patnaik express condolences

India Today  

A pall of gloom descended on Odisha following the demise of veteran Biju Janata Dal leader Pradeep Maharathy. The Odisha Governor Office tweeted, "Hon'ble Governor condoles the sad demise of Hon'ble MLA and ex-minister Pradeep Maharathy and conveys his deep sympathy to the bereaved family and constituents. Hon'ble Governor condoles the sad demise of Hon'ble MLA & Ex Minister Pradeep …

Naveen Patnaik unanimously elected leader of BJD
5 years, 7 months ago

Naveen Patnaik unanimously elected leader of BJD

India TV News  

Naveen Patnaik was Sunday unanimously elected as the leader of the BJD legislature party in Odisha for a record fifth term in a row. Patnaik was chosen the leader by the newly elected Biju Janta Dal MLAs during a 45-minute meeting at the party headquarters here, party sources said. Thanking the newly elected legislators for electing him as the legislature …

Binary of BJD in Assembly, BJP in LS Worked in Odisha
5 years, 7 months ago

Binary of BJD in Assembly, BJP in LS Worked in Odisha

The Quint  

Both from the BJP, Pujari and Sarangi are the only two candidates who have won though their MLA candidates lost in the seven assembly seats under in each of their Lok Sabha constituencies. If the binary of ‘BJD for assembly, BJP for Lok Sabha’ has worked in real sense anywhere in Odisha, it is in Bargarh and Bhubaneswar. Pujari’s rival …

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