BJP sharpens attack on BJD; alleges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ‘is controlled like a puppet’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP sharpens attack on BJD; alleges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ‘is controlled like a puppet’

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janta Party on Monday accused Biju Janata Dal leaders of producing a deepfake video of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik by using artificial intelligence and emphasised the need to rescue of Mr. Patnaik from “isolation”. Not the same person, says Panda In a press conference, BJP’s state president Manmohan Samal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP national vice president Baijyant Panda and Members of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi questioned Mr. Patnaik’s fitness. It was not lost earlier.” ‘One person has hijacked governance in Odisha’ When asked if BJP would move the Election Commission of India over its allegations, Mr. Panda said, “The person who is controlling Odisha CM is creating his videos using AI technology. Subsequently, we will take step what deems fit.” Echoing similar sentiment, BJP national spokesperson Ms. Sarangi said, “One person has hijacked governance in Odisha.

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BJD leader demands special status for Odisha, highlights strained fiscal health
2 weeks ago

BJD leader demands special status for Odisha, highlights strained fiscal health

India Today  

Biju Janata Dal Member of Parliament, Dr Sasmit Patra has called for immediate recognition of Special Category Status for Odisha during a session in the Rajya Sabha. Addressing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Patra emphasised Odisha's long-standing demand, describing it as a “dignified, consistent, and rightful demand.” “We have not raised our voice in anger; we have raised it for a …

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

BJD revamp: Senior leaders to meet Naveen before phase two of Odisha budget
4 weeks, 2 days ago

BJD revamp: Senior leaders to meet Naveen before phase two of Odisha budget

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Ahead of the organisational elections in the BJD, senior leaders have decided to meet party president Naveen Patnaik within the next week to discuss structural changes in the organisation to arrest the decreasing support base of the party. Speaking to TNIE, a senior leader said several demands like revival of parliamentary board, disciplinary and election committees besides review of …

Naveen Patnaik attacks Centre and Andhra Pradesh govt over Polavaram project
1 month 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 …

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik-led BJD dissolves its state level frontal organisations
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Odisha: ‘Sanyasi’ Pandian’s silent bid to return to prominence in BJD creates ripples
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: ‘Sanyasi’ Pandian’s silent bid to return to prominence in BJD creates ripples

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The political landscape of Odisha, dominated by Biju Janata Dal president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for over two and a half decades, now stands at a crossroads. While the opposition BJP capitalised on the sentiment of “Odia pride,” BJD's leadership failed to connect with voters, leading many to question the wisdom of centralizing power in Pandian’s hands. …

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik advocates for return to ballot paper voting
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik advocates for return to ballot paper voting

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday has called for an inquiry into alleged discrepancies in electronic voting machines and renewed his party's demand for a return to ballot paper voting. Responding to questions about whether EVM tampering contributed to the BJD’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, he asserted, “Any such allegations must be …

Naveen Patnaik says party 'failed to counter BJP's lies' during Odisha polls
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Parliament scuffle: BJP vs Rahul Gandhi – What is the controversy; who are injured MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament scuffle: BJP vs Rahul Gandhi – What is the controversy; who are injured MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput?

Live Mint  

A war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress after two BJP MPs were injured during a confrontation in Parliament over an alleged insult to B R Ambedkar. Two BJP MPs — Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput — suffered head injuries during the face-off and have been admitted to the ICU of Ram Manohar …

BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Odisha CM’s money for job scam remarks raise storm in House
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha CM’s money for job scam remarks raise storm in House

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The Assembly on Saturday suffered a complete washout with Opposition BJD creating pandemonium over Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s remarks that government jobs were on sale during the former’s regime. As the House assembled for the day and Speaker Surama Padhy allowed the question hour to start, BJD members trooped into the well and raised slogans demanding a clarification …

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 …

Odisha: BJP Leader Claims BJD Is on the Brink of Collapse
4 months, 3 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 …

Congress deploys two CMs, Deputy CM to showcase its poll promise delivery
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress deploys two CMs, Deputy CM to showcase its poll promise delivery

The Hindu  

The Congress lined up two of its serving Chief Ministers and a Deputy Chief Minister in the Maharashtra capital on Saturday to refute the BJP’s charge that the party does not follow through on its poll promises. At a press conference, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, his Himachal Pradesh counterpart Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. …

Odisha: Pradhan counters Patnaik’s critique of BJP amid rising tensions
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha: Pradhan counters Patnaik’s critique of BJP amid rising tensions

Deccan Chronicle  

Patnaik, just three days earlier, had accused the BJP of misleading voters in Odisha to secure electoral victories, calling their rise to power a result of “deceit.” He also criticised the BJP-led government for renaming key welfare schemes initiated under his administration, such as the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, and accused them of failing to deliver on major promises. Pradhan …

BJP lashes Naveen Patnaik over remarks on communal unrest in Odisha
6 months 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 …

Naveen Patnaik demands judicial probe into Army officer assault case
6 months, 1 week ago

Naveen Patnaik demands judicial probe into Army officer assault case

Hindustan Times  

Former Odisha chief minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik on Friday criticised the Mohan Majhi government in the state over the alleged assault on an Army officer and his fiancée at Bharatpur police station of Bhubaneswar and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Addressing reporters at the BJD office in Bhubaneswar, the leader …

Naveen Patnaik’s Hinjli Scored Century in Murders in 24 Years: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi
7 months ago

Naveen Patnaik’s Hinjli Scored Century in Murders in 24 Years: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: As many as 100 cases of murder have taken place in Hinjli, the assembly constituency of Naveen Patnaik, during his stint as chief minister of Odisha from 2000 to 2024. Replying to a written question by BJP MLA Pradyumna Majhi, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said at least 328 persons were arrested in connection with the 100 murder cases. …

Naveen Patnaik takes on BJP over communal tensions in Odisha: 'Shortly after...'
7 months ago

Naveen Patnaik takes on BJP over communal tensions in Odisha: 'Shortly after...'

India Today  

Odisha Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday slammed the BJP government over recent incidents of communal tensions and pointed out that the state was known for peace and harmony. Citing the multiple incidents in Balasore district and the recent murder of a man in Khurda district, the former Odisha Chief Minister called for immediate corrective measures to restore …

First time in 24 years, Odisha Legislative Assembly unveils a new composition with reversed roles
8 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Pahandi Mishap: Naveen Patnaik writes to Odisha CM, seeks exemplary action
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pahandi Mishap: Naveen Patnaik writes to Odisha CM, seeks exemplary action

India TV News  

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take personal responsibility of the mishap, wherein idol of Lord Balabhadra slipped on the makeshift ramp while the servitors were conducting the pahandi procession in Puri a couple of days ago. Patnaik condemns State Cabinet members for their dismissive remarks …

Naveen Patnaik dissolves all state-level office bearers, forms new panel of spokespersons
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik dissolves all state-level office bearers, forms new panel of spokespersons

India Today  

Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik has dissolved all state-level office bearers of the party and formed a fresh panel of spokespersons, following the BJD's dismal show in the recently concluded Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Odisha. In an order, Patnaik on Sunday said, "All state-level office bearers of the BJD are hereby dissolved with immediate effect. Patnaik has …

Internal strife weakens BJD in Odisha
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi claims previous BJD govt conspired to kill him
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi claims previous BJD govt conspired to kill him

Hindustan Times  

Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi on Monday alleged that the previous Biju Janata Dal government had conspired to kill him for exposing their mismanagement several times-- a claim the BJD has denied. Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi being welcomed by his family members during a visit to his native place in Keonjhar on Monday. During his first visit to his …

Post poll debacle, Patnaik’s diktat to BJD MPs: 'No more support to BJP, emerge as strong Opposition'
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Will PM Modi Continue to Deprive Odisha of its Fair Share: Cong
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Will PM Modi Continue to Deprive Odisha of its Fair Share: Cong

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday accused the Centre of steadily reducing Odisha's central funding in recent years and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue to deprive the state of its fair share. "The previous government of the 'one-third' Pradhan Mantri had steadily reduced Odisha's Central funding in recent years. "Will the 'one-third' Pradhan Mantri continue to deprive …

BJD’s pressing concerns of staying relevant in Odisha politics
9 months, 3 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 …

BJP Odisha legislature party to meet on Tuesday to choose CM
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Odisha legislature party to meet on Tuesday to choose CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The BJP legislature party of Odisha will hold a meeting on Tuesday to elect the chief minister of the state and the new government will take oath the next day, a senior party leader said. While the chance of senior Odisha MP Dharmendra Pradhan becoming the next chief minister of the state seems bleak after his induction into the …

Suspense over New Odisha CM Continues, State BJP Chief Says Name to Be Announced Soon
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspense over New Odisha CM Continues, State BJP Chief Says Name to Be Announced Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: As the suspense over the new chief minister Odisha grows with every passing moment, all eyes are now set on the decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary board which has already held several rounds of discussions with senior leaders of the state in New Delhi. Odisha state BJP president Manmohan Samal who returned from New Delhi on Saturday …

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, …

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9

Hindustan Times  

June 7, 2024 5:56 AM IST As questions hang over the future of Naveen Patnaik and the Biju Janata Dal after its poll debacle, several party leaders on Thursday said while Patnaik may not opt out of an active role in state politics and take up the role of Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, he may depute another …

Swearing-in of new BJP govt in Odisha to be held on June 10: Party officials
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Swearing-in of new BJP govt in Odisha to be held on June 10: Party officials

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneshwar: The swearing-in ceremony of the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party government in Odisha will be held on June 10 in Bhubaneswar’s Janata Maidan, senior leaders of the party said on Thursday. Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal with party leaders release the party’s manifesto BJP leader and spokesperson Sajjan Sharma said the swearing-in ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra …

'BJP has come, so no Odia is safe,' says Odisha Congress leader Ajoy Kumar as BJD loses assembly polls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'BJP has come, so no Odia is safe,' says Odisha Congress leader Ajoy Kumar as BJD loses assembly polls

Live Mint  

Odisha Congress in-charge Ajoy Kumar said that "no Odia is safe, no mother is safe, no house is safe, no jungle is safe" now that the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken over the reins in the state. BJP will try to put an Adivasi CM to fool all of you," Odisha Congress in-charge said on Thursday. Congress leader Ajoy Kumar …

A narrow loss: on the BJD’s loss
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A narrow loss: on the BJD’s loss

The Hindu  

After 24 years and three months in power in Odisha, outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will finally pass the baton to a new Bharatiya Janata Party -led government. The performance of the Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal in the Assembly elections was not poor — a 40.22% vote share, that was marginally ahead of the BJP’s 40.07%. The BJD’s performance in …

Who will be Odisha’s new CM? Guessing game begins
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Who will be Odisha’s new CM? Guessing game begins

The Hindu  

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in its over decade-long campaign to form a government in Odisha, potential names for the new Chief Minister have begun circulating in the State. Mr. Pradhan, a prominent figure in Odisha’s BJP, has the necessary experience to manage both the bureaucracy and party affairs due to his tenure as …

Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha CM, paves way for new BJP government
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha CM, paves way for new BJP government

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Raghubar Das, a day after the Biju Janata Dal faced defeat at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in simultaneous polls to the state assembly and the Lok Sabha. Outgoing Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik hands over his resignation to Governor Raghubar Das on Wednesday. From a one-time …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik resigns from his post after poll drubbing
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik resigns from his post after poll drubbing

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik formally concluded his 24-year tenure in office on Wednesday by submitting his resignation to Governor Raghubar Das at Raj Bhawan. Patnaik's departure from the Chief Minister's Office marks the end of a distinguished career characterised by his long-standing leadership in Odisha's political landscape. The decision to resign follows the BJD's electoral setback in the …

BJP ends 25-year grip of Naveen over Odisha
9 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP ends 25-year grip of Naveen over Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Curtains came down on Tuesday on the 25-year rule of BJD head and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Odisha as the BJP virtually swept both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state and is set to form the new government on June 10. The impact of the verdict is not restricted to the political future of Naveen …

2024 Lok Sabha poll: Patnaik’s fading sway and scattered campaign hurt BJD
9 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Lok Sabha poll: Patnaik’s fading sway and scattered campaign hurt BJD

Hindustan Times  

A rising popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi against a fading Naveen Patnaik; a scattered BJD campaign that failed to paint the BJP as a threat over five years; and an array of senior BJP leaders that held their own—there were several factors that saw the BJD fritter away their advantage in the Lok Sabha in Odisha, helping the BJP …

Odisha set to get its first BJP govt in the state’s history, party crosses majority mark
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha set to get its first BJP govt in the state’s history, party crosses majority mark

Op India  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to oust BJD Chief and incumbent Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, as per the trends in the Odisha assembly results. If the numbers hold, Odisha may get its first BJP Chief Minister in the state’s history. According to the BJP, BJD was running a proxy government in the name of Naveen Patnaik and …

BJP storms Odisha, set to end Naveen Patnaik's 24-year hold on state
9 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP storms Odisha, set to end Naveen Patnaik's 24-year hold on state

India Today  

The BJP looked to be on course to dislodge Naveen Patnaik's 24-year hold on Odisha. If the BJP does manage to win 74 seats needed to secure a majority in the 147-member Odisha Assembly, it would mark the first time that they would form the government in the coastal state and end Naveen Patnaik's 25-year-old tenure. The elections for 147 …

Rahul Gandhi Odisha Rally Naveen Patnaik BJD BJP Congress Balasore
10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Odisha Rally Naveen Patnaik BJD BJP Congress Balasore

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a dig at Odisha Chief Minister and Naveen Patnaik saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not take any action aginst the Biju Janata Dal supremo if he fights against the saffron party. ED interrogated me for 50 hours," Rahul said, questioning "But, if Naveen Babu really fights against the BJP, why no …

Modi raises concerns about Naveen Patnaik’s health; Odisha CM calls it rumour
10 months ago

Modi raises concerns about Naveen Patnaik’s health; Odisha CM calls it rumour

Hindustan Times  

Amid videos of Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s shivering hands going viral on social media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the well-wishers of the Biju Janata Dal leader were worried over his health, and they believed that there might be a conspiracy behind it, invoking immediate rebuttal from Patnaik. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha chief minister …

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